Fetal Circulation

Question 1

UMBILICAL ARTERIES

2

Answer 1

carry waste products and UNOXYGENATED ( high CO2) blood AWAY from fetus to placenta

Question 2

UMBILICAL VEIN

1

Answer 2

carries nutrients and **OXYGENATED **(high O2) blood TO fetus

Question 3

WHERE DOES THE MOST O2 GO TO

Answer 3

HEAD/BODY

Question 4

DUCTUS VENOSUS

Answer 4

Shunt located in liver, since** liver** is not fully developed. there a shunt that connects to teh inferior vena cava

closes when umbilical cord is clamped/blood supple from placenta ceases

Question 5

FORAMEN OVALE

Answer 5

Connect rigth atrium to left atrium, allows oxgenated blood to bypass (partially) the lungs to go to the body and head.

Right to left shunt ceases

Question 6

DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS

Answer 6

Connecting the pulmonary artery to the aorta

closes within 12-24hrs, causes murmur if its not closed

Question 7

WHARTON JELLY

Answer 7

Protective cushioning substance

Question 8

COLLAL RECALL METHOD

Answer 8

Chrushing the baby with the pelvis