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1. Fetal circulation is characterized by the presence of three shunts that help bypass the non-functional fetal lungs: the ductus arteriosus, the foramen ovale, and the ductus venosus. In adult circulation, these shunts are closed or have transformed into other structures.
2. In fetal circulation, the blood is oxygenated in the placenta, while in adult circulation, the blood is oxygenated in the lungs.
3. Fetal circulation has higher pulmonary vascular resistance compared to adult circulation, as the fetal lungs are non-functional. This leads to the majority of the blood bypassing the lungs through the ductus arteriosus and the foramen ovale.
4. Fetal circulation has a higher pressure in the right side of the heart compared to adult circulation, as the right ventricle has to pump blood to the systemic circulation through the ductus arteriosus.
5. Fetal circulation has a higher hematocrit level compared to adult circulation, as the fetal blood has to carry oxygen from the placenta to the fetus.
6. Fetal circulation has a different distribution of blood flow compared to adult circulation, with the majority of the blood flow directed towards the placenta and the fetal brain.
7. Fetal circulation has a different pattern of blood vessel development compared to adult circulation, with the presence of structures such as the ductus arteriosus and the foramen ovale that close or transform into other structures after birth.
2. In fetal circulation, the blood is oxygenated in the placenta, while in adult circulation, the blood is oxygenated in the lungs.
3. Fetal circulation has higher pulmonary vascular resistance compared to adult circulation, as the fetal lungs are non-functional. This leads to the majority of the blood bypassing the lungs through the ductus arteriosus and the foramen ovale.
4. Fetal circulation has a higher pressure in the right side of the heart compared to adult circulation, as the right ventricle has to pump blood to the systemic circulation through the ductus arteriosus.
5. Fetal circulation has a higher hematocrit level compared to adult circulation, as the fetal blood has to carry oxygen from the placenta to the fetus.
6. Fetal circulation has a different distribution of blood flow compared to adult circulation, with the majority of the blood flow directed towards the placenta and the fetal brain.
7. Fetal circulation has a different pattern of blood vessel development compared to adult circulation, with the presence of structures such as the ductus arteriosus and the foramen ovale that close or transform into other structures after birth.
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Google Gemini AI
2 hours ago
Fetal Circulation
- Placenta: Acts as a mediator of exchange between the fetus and the mother.
- Oxygenated Blood: Carries oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the fetus through the umbilical vein.
- Shunting of Blood: Blood is shunted away from the lungs (through the ductus arteriosus) and towards the placenta.
- Right-to-Left Shunt: Oxygenated blood mostly bypasses the lungs and is sent directly to the systemic circulation through the foramen ovale.
- Lower Blood Pressure: Blood pressure is lower than in adults.
Adult Circulation
- Lungs: Perform gas exchange, providing oxygen to the blood and removing carbon dioxide.
- Oxygenated Blood: Carries oxygen and nutrients from the lungs to the body through the pulmonary veins and left ventricle.
- No Shunting of Blood: Blood is circulated through a single pathway that includes the lungs.
- No Right-to-Left Shunt: Blood is completely separated between the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
- Higher Blood Pressure: Blood pressure is higher than in fetuses.
Additional Differences
| Feature | Fetal Circulation | Adult Circulation |
|---|---|---|
| Umbilical Cord: Present | Absent |
| Fetal Hemoglobin: Higher affinity for oxygen | Adult hemoglobin |
| Patent Ductus Arteriosus: Open | Closes shortly after birth |
| Foramen Ovale: Open | Closes shortly after birth |
| Atria: Septated with hole | Fully septated |
| Ventricles: Less developed | Fully developed |
| Heart Rate: Faster | Slower |
- Placenta: Acts as a mediator of exchange between the fetus and the mother.
- Oxygenated Blood: Carries oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the fetus through the umbilical vein.
- Shunting of Blood: Blood is shunted away from the lungs (through the ductus arteriosus) and towards the placenta.
- Right-to-Left Shunt: Oxygenated blood mostly bypasses the lungs and is sent directly to the systemic circulation through the foramen ovale.
- Lower Blood Pressure: Blood pressure is lower than in adults.
Adult Circulation
- Lungs: Perform gas exchange, providing oxygen to the blood and removing carbon dioxide.
- Oxygenated Blood: Carries oxygen and nutrients from the lungs to the body through the pulmonary veins and left ventricle.
- No Shunting of Blood: Blood is circulated through a single pathway that includes the lungs.
- No Right-to-Left Shunt: Blood is completely separated between the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
- Higher Blood Pressure: Blood pressure is higher than in fetuses.
Additional Differences
| Feature | Fetal Circulation | Adult Circulation |
|---|---|---|
| Umbilical Cord: Present | Absent |
| Fetal Hemoglobin: Higher affinity for oxygen | Adult hemoglobin |
| Patent Ductus Arteriosus: Open | Closes shortly after birth |
| Foramen Ovale: Open | Closes shortly after birth |
| Atria: Septated with hole | Fully septated |
| Ventricles: Less developed | Fully developed |
| Heart Rate: Faster | Slower |
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