Which of the following fetal shunts connects the umbilical vein with the inferior vena cava?

A. Foramen ovale
B. Umbilical vein
C. Ductus venosus
D. Umbilical artery
E. Ductus arteriosus


Answer: C

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A. It would greatly reduce synaptic communication by depleting ACh levels in the synaptic cleft. B. It would enhance synaptic communication by increasing the post-synaptic cells' sensitivity to ACh. C. It reduce synaptic communication by destroying ACh receptors on the post-synaptic membrane. D. It would enhance synaptic communication by concentrating ACh in the synaptic cleft.

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

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Which type of wave predominates during stage 4 NREM sleep?

A) delta B) alpha C) beta D) theta

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