In the uncomplicated patent ductus arteriosus, as might be seen in an infant 6 months of age, blood flows from the aorta to the:
A. pulmonary vein
B. pulmonary artery
C. right ventricle
D. right atrium
E. left atrium
instantknowledge Answered question August 23, 2024
(B) Pulmonary artery: In an uncomplicated patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), blood flows from the aorta to the pulmonary artery. This occurs because the ductus arteriosus, which should close after birth, remains open, allowing this abnormal flow.
instantknowledge Answered question August 23, 2024