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What Function Does the Foramen Ovale Serve in Fetal Circulation

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What function does the foramen ovale serve in fetal circulation?


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Specialized to Contract

Describes cells or tissues, such as muscle cells, that are adapted to shorten or generate force, playing a crucial role in movement and support.

Inflammation

A biological response to injury or infection, involving the mobilization of immune cells and substances to protect the body.

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a part of the circulatory system.

White Blood Cells

Immune system cells dedicated to defending the body against infectious diseases and unfamiliar intruders.

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