Fetal circulation

Case contributed by Ayla Al Kabbani
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The fetal circulatory system includes three shunts:

  • ductus venosus (DV)
  • foramen ovale (FO)
  • ductus arteriosus (DA)

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Author: OpenStax College

Source: Wikipedia

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