Which action accurately describes the shunts in fetal circulation?
a. The foramen ovale bypasses the left ventricle.
b. The ductus venosus bypasses the liver.
c. The umbilical artery bypasses the stomach.
d. The ductus arteriosus bypasses the aorta.
ANS: B
The ductus venosus bypasses the liver, the foramen ovale bypasses the right ventricle, and the ductus arteriosus bypasses the lungs.
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