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MEDS2011 (ND) Week 4 Practice Quiz
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Which ONE of the following structures is most crucial for oxygenated blood to reach the rest of the body in foetal circulation?
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The question asks which structure is most crucial for oxygenated blood to reach the rest of the body in foetal circulation.
In fetal life,血 oxygenated blood comes from the placenta and travels through the umbilical vein to the liver (via the ductus venosus) and the......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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