mortality/aging
• die before E10
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cardiovascular system
• the paired dorsal aortas are small or undetectable and completely lack luminal blood at E9
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• when visible the cardinal veins are devoid of luminal blood except at the point where it attaches to the sinus venosus
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• endothelial cells are present but fail to form lumenized vessels
• in the aorta endothelial junctions are shortened
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• fail to form lumenized vessels
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• a dilated aortic sac is seen at E9
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• blood cells are frequently detected in the pericardial cavity
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• starting at E9
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embryo
• starting at E9
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homeostasis/metabolism
• blood cells are frequently detected in the pericardial cavity
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• starting at E9
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growth/size/body
• starting at E9
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