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6 Cards in this Set
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umbilical veins and arteries |
takes blood between mother and foetus |
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ductus venosus |
short cuts from the umbilical cord to the heart of the foetus |
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foramen ovale |
short cuts from right to left atrium in the foetal heart |
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ductus arteriosis |
shortcut past the lungs connecting the pulmonary artery to the aorta |
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the reasons for the different foetal circulatory system |
allow the body systems to have a decreased load while developing and improved oxygen efficiency |
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oestrogen |
produced by ovary and maintains lining |
