What Is the Function of the Foramen Ovale During Fetal

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of the foramen ovale during fetal life?

• A)Allowing blood to flow directly from the right atrium into the left atrium.
• B)Allowing blood to flow directly from the right ventricle into the left ventricle.
• C)Serves as a valve in the vena cava to regulate venous blood flow.
• D)Prevents back flow of blood from aorta into the left ventricle.
• E)Prevents back flow of blood from pulmonary trunk into the right ventricle.

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Definitions:

Central 68%

Central 68% is a statistical term that refers to the percentage of data within one standard deviation of the mean in a normal distribution, implying that about 68% of the data fall within this range.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values, indicating how much the values differ from the mean.

IQR

Interquartile Range, a measure of variability, indicates the range within which the middle 50% of a data set lies.

Median

The middle value in a data set when the numbers are arranged in ascending or descending order, or the mean of the two middle numbers if the data set has an even number of values.