Vermont Citizen ScientistHuman hearts are better at maintaining high blood flow (and sustaining physical activity, as well as tolerating heat) compared to those of the other great apes. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1048538 Maybe why the other great apes are more limited in their habitats than humans. #evolution #humanevolution #comparativeanatomy
Research into structures of ape hearts provide insight into human evolution
UBC Okanagan researchers have discovered new insights into the human heart’s structure, revealing its evolutionary history. This study enhances understanding of heart development and its implications for treating heart disease.