A Congenital Defect in Which the Opening Between the Pulmonary

question 80

Multiple Choice

A congenital defect in which the opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta that allows blood to pass across during fetal circulation before birth fails to close after birth is known as:

• A)coarctation of the aorta
• B)patent ductus arteriosus
• C)atrial septal defect
• D)tetralogy of Fallot

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Definitions:

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that are involved in various physiological processes, including inflammation and pain.

Ejaculation

The release of semen from the male reproductive system during sexual arousal.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs, such as blood vessels and the digestive tract, that contracts involuntarily.

Urethra

The duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the outside of the body in both males and females and through which semen is discharged in males.