At birth there are multiple changes in the cardiac and respiratory systems. What is a change that occurs at birth in the cardiovascular system?
A) Oxygen is exchanged in the lungs
B) Fluid is removed from the alveoli and replaced with air
C) Pressure changes occur and result in closure of the ductus arteriosus
D) The oxygen in the blood decreases
Ans: C
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