Which of the following structures are classified as fetal shunts? Select all that apply
1. The coronary sinus
2. The tricuspid valve
3. The foramen ovale
4. The ductus arteriosus
3, 4
Rationale:
1. The coronary sinus is not a fetal shunt.
2. The tricuspid valve empties blood from the right atrium into the right ventricle.
3. The foramen ovale shunts blood into the left side of the heart for distribution systemically in fetal life.
4. The ductus arteriosus shunts blood from the high-pressure lungs from the pulmonary artery into the aorta for systemic distribution during fetal life.
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