A major difference between fetal blood flow and adult blood flow is that in the fetus the

A. inferior vena cava contains blood high in oxygen.
B. internal iliac arteries are known as umbilical arteries.
C. femoral vein contains blood low in oxygen.
D. pulmonary artery delivers blood to the lungs.


Answer: A

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