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Which blood vessel in the fetus has the highest Po2?

  • A. Ductus arteriosus
  • B. Ductus venosus
  • C. Ascending aorta
  • D. Left atrium
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Ductus venosus. The ductus venosus carries oxygenated blood from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava, bypassing the liver. This blood has the highest Po2 among the choices because it is coming directly from the placenta, where oxygen exchange occurs. The other choices (A, C, D) carry deoxygenated blood or blood with lower oxygen content in the fetal circulation. The ductus arteriosus shunts blood from the pulmonary artery to the aorta, so it carries deoxygenated blood. The ascending aorta and left atrium receive mixed oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, not the highest Po2.