Which Cardiovascular Structures in the Fetus Shunt Blood Away from the Fetal

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which cardiovascular structures in the fetus shunt blood away from the fetal lungs?

• A) foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus
• B) foramen magnum and ductus venosus
• C) foramen ovale and ductus venosus
• D) umbilical artery and umbilical vein
• E) umbilical artery and ductus venosus

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