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Fetal Circulation Made Easy by mangeshkhedkarr is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The placenta is a vital organ in pregnancy that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the fetus while removing waste. Fetal circulation bypasses the lungs using three shunts: ductus venosus, foramen ovale, and ductus arteriosus, allowing oxygenated blood to flow efficiently to the developing fetus. Key structures involved include the umbilical vein, which carries oxygen-rich blood, and the aorta, which distributes it to the body.

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mangeshkhedkarr
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