Fetal circulation

[Hemichordate]

What aspects of fetal circulation do we need to know for the MCAT? Are there any good tutorials that people have found useful in studying this?

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[RogueUnicorn]

the three shunts, reasons. everything else can be thought out.

 

[rocuronium]

I don't recall coming across any fetal circulation questions in my preparation or during the test itself.

I don't think that it would hurt to have a basic understanding regarding how fetal circulation is different than adult circulation and the different structures that are involved. It could easily appear as a passage on the test.

I would definitely study the placenta, however, and know how nutrients are transferred from the mother to the child.

If you have any specific questions regarding fetal circulation, let me know.

 

[thebillsfan]

yes, which nutrients are transferred--all of them?
amino acids, glucose, electrolytes?
what ISNT transferred?

 

[RogueUnicorn]

yes, which nutrients are transferred--all of them?
amino acids, glucose, electrolytes?
what ISNT transferred?

cells.