After bih which of the following changes occur in the fetus?
- The foramen ovale closes allowing the entire blood volume to circulate into the pulmonary aery - The foramen ovale, the ductus aeriosus and the umbilical veins and aeries close within a few hours of bih. - Lung fluid is forced out of the fetal alveoli with the first few breaths
The foramen ovale closes allowing the entire blood volume to circulate into the pulmonary vein
Lung fluid is forced out of the fetal alveoli with the first few breaths
The ductus aeriosus opens
The umbilical vein and aery remain functional for several weeks
Prenatal Diagnosis