Knowledge Check: Fetal Circulation
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In fetal circulation there is high resistance to blood flow in the pulmonary circulation and low resistance to blood flow in the systemic circulation.
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Once the umbilical cord is clamped, the pattern of fetal pulmonary and systemic vascular resistances is reversed.
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After birth, the introduction of air into the lungs causes pressure in the pulmonary circulation to drop.
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In fetal circulation, the lungs are fluid-filled.
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The ductus venosus is open at the time of birth, making central venous access possible through the umbilical vein.
