Applications

Comprehensive questioning

• Explain the importance of the dorsal fold in the development of the heart. Answer
• Explain the significance of proper endocardial cushion fusion in the normal development of the heart. What are some determining factors? Answer
• A child complains of a sore throat and fever. Culture results of a throat swab reveals a group A streptococcal infection. What are the possible consequences of this infection? Answer
• What are the most common congenital malformations in the cardiovascular system? Why? Answer
• Summarize the changes in the venous system. What are the main consequences of these changes? Answer
• Discuss the partition of the truncus arteriosus. What are some consequences if this does not occur properly? Answer
• What cell populations contribute to the heart? What are their origins and ultimate fates? Answer
• What factors affect bulboventricular looping? What could arise if abnormal looping occurs? Answer
• Explain atrial septation. Answer