Which organs are nonfunctional during fetal life?
A) Eyes and ears
B) Lungs and liver
C) Kidneys and adrenals
D) Gastrointestinal system

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Most of the fetal blood flow bypasses the nonfunctional lungs and liver. Near term, the eyes are open and the fetus can hear. Kidneys and adrenals function during fetal life. The fetus continuously swallows amniotic fluid, which is filtered through the kidneys. The gastrointestinal system functions during fetal life.

Which Organs Are Nonfunctional During Fetal Life