Which of the Following Statements Are True of Fetal Circulation

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of fetal circulation (Select all that apply) ?

• A)The foramen ovale permits fetal blood to flow from the right ventricle to the left ventricle.
• B)The ductus arteriosus permits fetal blood to flow from the pulmonary artery to the aorta.
• C)Gases,nutrients,and waste products are exchanged between fetal blood and maternal blood in the placenta.
• D)The two umbilical veins take blood directly to the fetal heart.
• E)The two umbilical arteries take blood from the fetus to the placenta.
• F)Shortly after birth,the ductus arteriosus constricts and the flap of the foramen ovale closes.

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