Which of the following correctly matches the type of decelerations with its likely cause?
1. Early deceleration — umbilical cord compression
2. Late deceleration — uteroplacental inefficiency
3. Variable deceleration — head compression
4. Prolonged deceleration — cause unknown
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1. Incorrect. Early deceleration is caused by head compression.
2. Correct. Late deceleration is caused by uteroplacental inefficiency.
3. Incorrect. Variable deceleration is caused by umbilical cord compression.
4. Incorrect. Prolonged deceleration has a variety of either benign or critical causes.
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