The function of the foramen ovale in a fetus allows what to occur?
a. Right-to-left blood shunting
b. Left-to-right blood shunting
c. Blood flow from the umbilical cord
d. Blood flow to the lungs
Ans: a. Right-to-left blood shunting
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