3 Questions
What is the primary organ of gas exchange for a newborn after separation from maternal utero-placental circulation?
Lungs
Which chamber of the fetal heart has the highest oxygen concentration?
Right atrium
What is the source of oxygen for the fetus in utero?
Placenta
Explore the physiological adaptation of newborns to independent life outside the womb. Learn about the critical transition of establishing respirations and the organ of gas exchange. This quiz covers the immediate postpartum period and the challenges faced by both mother and baby.
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