When a Baby Is Born, What Change(s) Need to Occur

question 21

Multiple Choice

When a baby is born, what change(s) need to occur in fetal circulation for it to survive?

• A) The oval opening (foramen ovale) must close.
• B) The arterial duct must close.
• C) The umbilical arteries and veins close.
• D) Fetal blood must be shunted toward the lungs after tying off the umbilical cord.
• E) All of the answer choices describe changes that need to occur in order for the baby to survive.

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Definitions:

Multiple Solutions

Situations where more than one answer or approach can satisfy the conditions of a problem.

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Modified Internal Rate of Return, a financial measure used to evaluate the attractiveness of investments, taking into account the cost of capital and the reinvestment rate.

Cost of Capital

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MIRR

Modified Internal Rate of Return, a financial measure used to evaluate the profitability of investments, adjusting for differences in cash flow timing and reinvestment rates.