Which of the following structural defects constitute tetralogy of Fallot?
a. Pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, right ventricular hypertrophy
b. Aortic stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, right ventricular hypertrophy
c. Aortic stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, left ventricular hypertrophy
d. Pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, aortic hypertrophy, left ventricular hypertrophy
Ans: a. Pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, right ventricular hypertrophy
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