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What is the purpose of the ductus venosus in fetal circulation?
What is the function of the foramen ovale in fetal circulation?
What is the oxygen saturation level of the blood carried by the ductus arteriosus?
What is the function of the ductus venosus in the fetal circulation?
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What is the purpose of the ductus arteriosus in the fetal circulation?
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Why do the right and left hearts have ventricles of approximately equal mass in fetal circulation?
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Study Notes
Fetal Circulation
- The ductus venosus directs oxygen-rich blood from the placenta to the heart, bypassing the liver.
Foramen Ovale
- The foramen ovale allows oxygenated blood from the placenta to flow directly from the right atrium to the left atrium, bypassing the lungs.
Ductus Arteriosus
- The ductus arteriosus connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, allowing oxygen-poor blood to bypass the lungs and flow directly to the body.
- The oxygen saturation level of the blood carried by the ductus arteriosus is low.
Fetal Heart Development
- In fetal circulation, the right and left hearts have ventricles of approximately equal mass because both ventricles pump blood through the body.
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Test your understanding of the shunts in the fetal circulation with this informative quiz. Learn about the ductus venosus, a blood vessel that connects the umbilical vein to the IVC and regulates blood flow. Discover the function of the foramen ovale, which ensures that both sides of the fetal heart pump against equal afterload. This quiz is perfect for medical students and anyone interested in learning about fetal circulation.
