A&P - Chapter 29 (Part 3) Flashcards
1
Q
Foramen ovale
A
An opening in the interatrial septum
2
Q
What does the foramen ovale shunt?
A
Blood from the RA directly into the LA
3
Q
What does the foramen ovale allow?
A
Most of the blood to bypass the fetus’ underdeveloped drugs
4
Q
What does the ductus arteriosis connect?
A
The pulmonary artery/trunk with the aortic arch
5
Q
What does the ductus arteriosus allow?
A
Another portion of the blood to bypass the fetus’ underdeveloped lungs and enter the systemic circulation
