Decreased placental blood flow can lead to all of the following except:
a. redistribution of fetal blood flow to vital organs.
b. reduction in fetal myocardial oxygen consumption following bradycardia.
c. accumulation of lactic acid in the fetus.
d. change to aerobic metabolism in the fetus to meet metabolic needs.
ANS: D
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