Which is the temporary blood vessel that shunts most blood past the fetal liver?
A) foramen ovale
B) ductus venosus
C) ductus arteriosus
D) aorta

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The ductus venosus shunts most of the blood past the fetal liver, allowing it to bypass hepatic circulation and receive oxygenated blood from the placenta. The foramen ovale is a temporary opening between the right and left atria that allows blood to bypass the nonfunctional fetal lungs. The ductus arteriosus is a shunt that allows blood to bypass the nonfunctional fetal lungs by connecting the pulmonary artery to the aorta. The aorta is a major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Which Is the Temporary Blood Vessel That Shunts Most Blood