MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-structure in the fetus that is an opening or hole in the atrium that allows the shunting of the blood from right to left
A)ductus arteriosus
B)artery
C)ductus venosus
D)vein
E)tunica media
F)capillary
G)tunica externa
H)hepatic portal system
I)tunica intima
J)foramen ovale

Question

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The foramen ovale is an opening in the atrium of the fetal heart that allows for the shunting of blood from the right to left side of the heart.

Answer: A 
 The ductus arteriosus is a fetal blood vessel that allows for the shunting of blood from the pulmonary artery to the aorta.

Answer: D 
 A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.

Answer: B 
 An artery is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

Answer: E 
 The tunica media is the middle layer of a blood vessel that contains smooth muscle and elastic fibers.

Answer: F 
 A capillary is a small blood vessel that allows for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues.

Answer: G 
 The tunica externa is the outer layer of a blood vessel that is composed of connective tissue.

Answer: H 
 The hepatic portal system is a network of veins that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver.

Answer: I 
 The tunica intima is the innermost layer of a blood vessel that is in direct contact with the blood flow.

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