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Which of the following describes vessels critical to fetal circulation but does not play a role in adult circulation

A) Aorta
B) Pulmonary Artery
C) Inferior vena cava
D) Ductus arteriosus

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Answer:

(D). Ductus arteriosus.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ductus arteriosus can be defined as a blood vessel that connects the main pulmonary artery and proximal descending aorta in developing fetus. It allows transfer of blood from the right ventricle to the non-functioning fluid filled lungs of fetus.

Ductus arteriosus is critical for fetal blood circulation. However, it does not play role in adult circulation.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

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User Soheil Setayeshi
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your answer is D) Ductus arteriosus

Ductus arteriosus is a blood vassel useful only in an embryo stage.