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Which structure shunts highly oxygenated blood from the right atrium to the left atrium?
Which structure shunts highly oxygenated blood from the right atrium to the left atrium?
- Ductus Venosus
- Foramen Ovale (correct)
- Umbilical Cord (AVA)
- Placenta
What is the function of the Ductus Arteriosus in fetal circulation?
What is the function of the Ductus Arteriosus in fetal circulation?
- Protects lungs against circulatory overload (correct)
- Carries mostly highly oxygenated blood
- Connects the umbilical vein to the IVC
- Carries mostly deoxygenated blood
What carries oxygenated blood towards the heart in fetal circulation?
What carries oxygenated blood towards the heart in fetal circulation?
- Foramen Ovale
- Umbilical arteries (correct)
- Pulmonary artery
- Ductus Venosus
What is the function of the umbilical vein in fetal circulation?
What is the function of the umbilical vein in fetal circulation?
Which artery carries mostly moderately oxygen saturated blood in fetal circulation?
Which artery carries mostly moderately oxygen saturated blood in fetal circulation?
What does the umbilical cord connect the fetus to in fetal circulation?
What does the umbilical cord connect the fetus to in fetal circulation?
What is the role of the placenta in fetal circulation?
What is the role of the placenta in fetal circulation?
What is the main function of the umbilical arteries in fetal circulation?
What is the main function of the umbilical arteries in fetal circulation?
What is a significant difference between fetal and adult circulation?
What is a significant difference between fetal and adult circulation?
What happens to waste products and carbon dioxide from the fetus in fetal circulation?
What happens to waste products and carbon dioxide from the fetus in fetal circulation?