Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134243818
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 7CRCAQ
Occasionally, either the ductus arteriosus or the foramen ovale stays patent (open)
after birth. What functional de�cit do both these conditions produce?
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- Why is hypertension particularly dangerous for a pregnant woman in the later stages of pregnancy?arrow_forwardWhich of the following would be detrimental to the health of a neonate?a. the ductus arteriosus stays openb. the foramen ovale closesc. the ductus venosus closesd. both (a) and (b)arrow_forwardIn some children, the ductus arteriosus stays open after birth (called patent ductus arteriosus). Why is having an open ductus arteriosus a problem after the baby is born?arrow_forward
- Circulation of blood inside a human fetus’ body is different than that of an adult. Describe one functional or structural difference between adult and fetal circulation (other than the size of the organs), and explain why it is important during development.arrow_forwardFetal circulation and modifications after birth..(Name them)arrow_forwarddiscuss why extra oxygen is needed even after anexercise has ended;arrow_forward
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