Asked by Jacob Cassar on Apr 23, 2024

In fetal circulation, the blood containing the highest amount of oxygen is found in the ________.

A) aorta
B) umbilical vein
C) ductus arteriosus
D) umbilical arteries
E) heart

Umbilical Vein

A vein in the umbilical cord that carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus.

Ductus Arteriosus

A fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aortic arch, allowing blood to bypass the lungs in utero.

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