In foetal circulation, which vessel carries deoxygenated blood back to the placenta?

Options

  1. Umbilical Vein
  2. Umbilical Artery
  3. Descending aorta
  4. Pulmonary Artery

Correct Answer

Umbilical artery

Explanation

In fetal circulation, the umbilical arteries (two) carry deoxygenated blood from the fetus back to the placenta for oxygenation. The umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus. This is opposite to the normal postnatal circulation pattern.


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