The Unusual Circulation of the Newt Heart after Ventricular Injury and Its Implications for Regeneration
Why do newts survive after needle puncture of the heart despite significant hemorrhage into the thoracic cavity? The answer involves the unique anatomical changes in the circulation that occur after ventricular injury. If the ventricle ruptures, newts quickly develop valve hyperplasia at the locatio...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2011
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3335662/ |