Which is the name of the temporary connecting blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and the aorta in the fetal heart?
A) foramen ovale
B) mediastinum
C) ductus arteriosus
D) popliteal artery
C
Explanation: A) The foramen ovale is an opening in the septum of the fetal heart.
B) The mediastinum is not within the fetal heart.
C) Correct!
D) The popliteal artery is not within the fetal heart.
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