5 Questions
Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus?
Umbilical Vein
What is the function of the foramen ovale in fetal circulation?
Allowing blood to bypass the lungs and flow directly to the left atrium
What causes the closure of the ductus arteriosus after birth?
Right-to-left shunting of blood
What happens to the umbilical arteries and vein at birth?
They become non-functional
How does the pressure within systemic and pulmonary circulation differ in fetal circulation?
Systemic pressure is higher than pulmonary pressure
Test your knowledge on fetal circulation and nursing care for children with cardiovascular dysfunctions. Understand the main blood flow in fetal circulation and the transition from fetal circulation to postnatal circulation.
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