The ductus arteriosus constricts in response to:

A. pulmonary vessel dilation and an increase in blood oxygen levels.
B. constriction of the pulmonary vasculature and increasing CO2 levels.
C. pulmonary vessel constriction and an increase in blood oxygen levels.
D. constriction of the pulmonary vasculature and hypercarbia.


Answer: A. pulmonary vessel dilation and an increase in blood oxygen levels.

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