Which Is the Temporary Blood Vessel That Shunts Most Blood

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which is the temporary blood vessel that shunts most blood past the fetal liver?

• A) foramen ovale
• B) ductus venosus
• C) ductus arteriosus
• D) aorta

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