In Fetal Circulation,blood Bypasses the Lungs by Flowing Through the __________

question 66

Multiple Choice

In fetal circulation,blood bypasses the lungs by flowing through the __________.

• A) umbilical vein and umbilical arteries
• B) fossa ovalis and umbilical arteries and vein
• C) foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus
• D) ductus venosus and ductus arteriosus
• E) ligamentum venosum and ligamentum arteriosum

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Definitions:

Nutrient-Rich Blood

Blood that is high in oxygen and nutrients, often a result of digestion and absorption in the small intestine, ready to be distributed throughout the body.

Liver

A large vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion, among other functions.

Intestinal Villus

Small, finger-like projections that protrude from the inner lining of the small intestine, increasing its surface area for nutrient absorption.

Lacteal

Lymphatic vessel in the wall of the small intestine that carries chyle from the intestine and absorbs fat.