Constriction of the Ductus Arteriosus Occurs in Response to

question 14

Multiple Choice

Constriction of the ductus arteriosus occurs in response to

• A) the newborn's increased PO₂
• B) the newborn's decreased pH
• C) the increase in blood pressure in the left atrium
• D) the increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery

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