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1
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Foramen ovale

A

An opening in the interatrial septum

2
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What does the foramen ovale shunt?

A

Blood from the RA directly into the LA

3
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What does the foramen ovale allow?

A

Most of the blood to bypass the fetus’ underdeveloped drugs

4
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What does the ductus arteriosis connect?

A

The pulmonary artery/trunk with the aortic arch

5
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What does the ductus arteriosus allow?

A

Another portion of the blood to bypass the fetus’ underdeveloped lungs and enter the systemic circulation

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