Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The ductus arteriosus allows the blood from the umbilical vein to bypass the immature liver of the fetus.
2. The ductus venosus connects the umbilical vein directly to the inferior vena cava.
3. The foramen ovale and the ductus arteriosus allow the blood in the fetus to bypass the immature liver.
4. The foramen ovale shunts blood from the right ventricle to the left ventricle.
5. The ductus arteriosus connects the aorta and the pulmonary artery.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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