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how is the circulation of a fetus different from the circulation of a baby?
a. the fetus has blood with no oxygen in it.
b. the fetus does not use its lungs to bring oxygen to the blood.
c. the fetus does not pump blood throughout its body.
d. the fetus breathes carbon dioxide instead of oxygen.

Explanation:

The fetus gets oxygen - rich blood from the placenta and does not use its lungs for gas - exchange as a baby does after birth. The fetus's lungs are not functional in utero for oxygenation of blood.

Answer:

B. The fetus does not use its lungs to bring oxygen to the blood.