Which two features of the fetal circulation system allows the blood to bypass the lungs?

Q: he unlabeled structure (marked by the red arrow), would in fetal life (A) transport deoxygenated…

A: The liver is defined as an organ that is present in the digestive system of the body and is present…

Q: Why is Fetal Hemoglobin Essential for survival of Placental animals?

A: Composition of fetal hemoglobin (Hemoglobin F) is different as compared to adult hemoglobin in…

Q: What are the features of fetal circulation? What are the two important shunts in fetal circulation?

A: The objective of this question is to understand the unique features of fetal circulation and…

Q: Does the placenta allow fetal blood cells to mix with the maternal blood?

A: Placenta  is  a connecting organ between mother and fetus. It is found in females of  Eutheria which…

Q: Which specific blood vessels carry oxygenated and nutrient-rich blood to the developing baby?

A: The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of…

Q: 6) What is the foramen ovale? A) a condition in which the heart valves do not completely close B)…

A: Foramen ovale is present in the heart. It has a very important role to play in the foetus.

Q: Which of the following changes happen at birth or a couple hours afterward? A) The connection…

A: After birth, several changes take place in the circulation of blood via the heart. After…

Q: Why is having an open ductus arteriosus a problem after the baby is born?

A: Ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that connects pulmonary artery to aorta. Its function is to…