At birth, which statement is true?
a. Systemic resistance and pulmonary resistance fall.
b. Gas exchange shifts from the placenta to the lung.
c. Systemic resistance falls and pulmonary resistance rises.
d. Systemic resistance and pulmonary resistance rise.
Ans: b. Gas exchange shifts from the placenta to the lung.
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