In the fetus, the ductus venosus permits blood to flow:
A)from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava
B)from the umbilical artery to the superior vena cava
C)from the umbilical vein to the superior vena cava
D)from the umbilical artery to the inferior vena cava

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The ductus venosus is a fetal blood vessel that allows oxygenated blood from the umbilical vein to bypass the liver and flow directly into the inferior vena cava, facilitating efficient oxygen delivery to the heart and then to the rest of the fetus.

In the Fetus, the Ductus Venosus Permits Blood to Flow