Which organs are nonfunctional during fetal life?
a. Kidneys and adrenals
b. Lungs and liver
c. Eyes and ears
d. Gastrointestinal system
B
Most of the fetal blood flow bypasses the nonfunctional lungs and liver.
Kidneys and adrenals function during fetal life. The fetus continuously swallows amniotic fluid, which is filtered through the kidneys.
Near term, the eyes are open and the fetus can hear.
The gastrointestinal system functions during fetal life.
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