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Oxygenation occurs in the placenta. After this blood then returns to the fetus via the umbilical vein.

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Oxygenation of fetal blood occurs in the?

Oxygenation of fetal blood occurs in the placenta, where the mother's bloodstream and the fetus's bloodstream come into close proximity but do not mix. Oxygen from the mother's blood diffuses into the fetal blood, while carbon dioxide diffuses from the fetal blood into the mother's blood for elimination.


Where does oxygenation within the heart occur?

in my nob


Where does the blood in a coronary artery go?

to the lungs for oxygenation then to blood stream


How does the ductus arteriosus improve the effciency of fetal circulation?

The ductus arteriosus is a critical fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, allowing blood to bypass the non-functioning fetal lungs. This shunt enables oxygen-rich blood from the placenta to flow directly into the systemic circulation, enhancing the efficiency of oxygen delivery to the developing tissues. By diverting blood away from the lungs, the ductus arteriosus ensures that the fetus maintains adequate oxygen supply while in a low-oxygen environment. After birth, this vessel typically closes, directing blood through the lungs for oxygenation.


Where does oxygenation take place?

Blood is oxygenated in the lungs!


In fetal pigs what would happen if the ducts arterioles failed to close at birth?

The blood pressure would be unsustainable and arteriosclerosis would occur


What ductus arteriousis?

The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel in fetal circulation that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, allowing blood to bypass the nonfunctional lungs. It normally closes shortly after birth to redirect blood flow through the lungs for oxygenation. If it remains open (patent ductus arteriosus), it can cause abnormal blood flow and require medical intervention.


How does the Cadiovascular system work with the Respiratory system?

Oxygenation of blood


What connects the pulmonary trunk in the aorta in the developing fetus?

A vessel called the ductus arteriosus (aka ductus Botalli) connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta in a developing fetus. Along with the foramen ovale, the hole connecting the fetal atria, this opening allows venous blood to bypass the non-functional lungs of the fetus and be pumped back into the arteries. Until birth, the oxygenation of fetal blood is through the umbilical cord.


What precautions can be taken to prevent fetal exposure to HIV-infection?

Precautions for preventing fetal exposure to HIV-infected maternal blood include avoiding: amniocentesis, fetal scalp blood sampling, premature rupturing of the fetal membranes.


What major organ system is bypassed in fetal circulations other than for purpose of nutrition?

The lungs are the major organ system bypassed in fetal circulation, as the fetus receives oxygen and nutrients from the mother through the placenta instead of through respiration. Once born, the ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale close, redirecting blood flow to the lungs for oxygenation.


Where does gas exchange occur in fetal pigs?

lungs