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question 16

Multiple Choice

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• A) 10
• B) -12
• C) -10
• D) 12

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Definitions:

Mesenteric Vein

A vein in the mesentery that drains blood from the small intestine and parts of the large intestine into the portal vein.

Ductus Venosus

A fetal blood vessel that diverts some blood flow away from the liver and directly into the inferior vena cava.

Fetal Liver

An organ in the fetus that plays a crucial role in blood cell production before birth.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the right atrium of the heart.