Which Structure in the Fetus Allows Blood to Bypass the Immature

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which structure in the fetus allows blood to bypass the immature liver?

• A) Foramen ovale
• B) Ductus venosus
• C) Ductus arteriosus
• D) Umbilical vein

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Definitions:

Primary Motor Area

A region of the frontal lobe in the brain responsible for the initiation of voluntary movements by sending impulses to skeletal muscles.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (e.g., pain, temperature, touch) from the body to the central nervous system.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle that lines the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, controlling their movements.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and conduct impulses controlling the actions of muscles.