In Fetal Circulation, Blood Flows from the Placenta to the Fetus

question 6

Short Answer

In fetal circulation, blood flows from the placenta to the fetus through the ____________________.

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

Air-filled space within the temporal bone; contains auditory ossicles; between the external and internal ear.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that convert light into electrical signals, allowing vision.

Vitreous Chamber

The clear, gel-filled space located between the lens and the retina in the eyeball, helping to maintain eye shape and optical properties.