The Heart Is the First Organ to Function in an Embryo

question 68

True/False

The heart is the first organ to function in an embryo, beginning to pump blood on day 22 following fertilization.

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Definitions:

Procedural Memory

Refers to the long-term memory that is responsible for knowing how to perform tasks, such as walking or riding a bike, without consciously thinking about them.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that allows individuals to consciously recall facts and events.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to remember meanings, concepts, and factual information.

Episodic Memory

The type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.