Asked by Phuong Nguyen on May 24, 2024
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The fetal pulmonary trunk is attached to the fetal aorta via the ________.
A) brachiocephalic artery
B) left subclavian artery
C) ductus arteriosus
D) ligamentum arteriosum
Ductus Arteriosus
A fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the descending aorta, allowing most blood to bypass the fetus's developing lungs.
Fetal Pulmonary Trunk
A major vessel in the developing fetus that carries blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.
Fetal Aorta
The main artery in the fetus that carries blood from the heart to various parts of the body.
- Understand the adaptive circulation mechanisms in the fetus.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the adaptive circulation mechanisms in the fetus.
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