The structure in the fetus that allows the blood to bypass the liver is the:

a. ductus venosus
b. ductus arteriosus
c. foramen ovale
d. both B and C above


a. ductus venosus

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The outer portion of the large membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is the

A- submucosa B- visceral peritoneum C- parietal peritoneum D- perineum

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All of the following terms mean sugar except which one?

A. glyc/o B. gluc/o C. None of the answer choices are correct. D. All of the answer choices are correct.

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While jogging on a trail you come upon a child who fell off her bike and has severe facial lacerations that are bleeding profusely. In order to most effectively curtail the bleeding, you would put pressure on the:

A) horizontal ramus of the mandible just anterior to the attachment of the masseter. B) horizontal ramus of the mandible directly inferior to the angle of the mouth. C) infraorbital foramen. D) lateral aspect of mastoid process. E) coronoid process of the mandible.

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