PRIN OF ANAT & PHYS WILEY PLUS ACCESS
PRIN OF ANAT & PHYS WILEY PLUS ACCESS
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Chapter 21, Problem 38CP
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The physiology and anatomy of fetal circulation and the functions of foramen ovale, umbilical arteries, ductus arteriosus, umbilical vein, and ductus venosus.

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The blood circulation that occurs in a fetus (unborn baby) is termed as fetal circulation. The special structures in fetal circulation enable developing embryo to exchange materials like nutrients with its mother.

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