Asked by Pearl Prathika on May 02, 2024
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A patent ductus arteriosus means that the ________ did not close.
A) intraatrial septum
B) intraventricular septum
C) connection between the pulmonary trunk and the aorta
D) connection between the inferior vena cava and the abdominal aorta
E) umbilical arteries and veins
Ductus Arteriosus
Fetal vessel connecting the left pulmonary artery with the descending aorta.
Pulmonary Trunk
Large, elastic artery that carries blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the right and left pulmonary arteries.
- Comprehend the changes in anatomy and adaptations of the heart from the fetal stage to life after birth.
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A patent ductus arteriosus refers to a condition where the ductus arteriosus, which is the connection between the pulmonary trunk and the aorta, fails to close after birth.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the changes in anatomy and adaptations of the heart from the fetal stage to life after birth.
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