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:

Cataplexy

A sudden and transient episode of muscle weakness typically triggered by emotions, often associated with narcolepsy.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep, often accompanied by sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy).

Hypnogogy

The transitional state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleep.

Apnea

A temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep, which can result in decreased oxygen levels in the blood.