Foetal circuculation Flashcards
1
Q
what delivers nutrients, site of gas exchange, foetal haemoglobin, hormone production, IgG transport and PGE2 to foetus
A
placenta
2
Q
how is foetal circulation different from adult circulation
A
placenta
lungs fluid filled, unexplained
no role of liver or gut
3
Q
what carries deoxygenated blood from foetal heart to placenta for oxygenation
A
umbilical arteries