When the newborn leaves the in utero circulation, which system undergoes the most extreme physiological change?
a. Respiratory
b. Cardiovascular
c. Genitourinary
d. Digestive
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A The most extreme physiological change occurs when the newborn leaves the in utero circulation and assumes independent respiratory functioning.
B The cardiovascular system does not experience the most extreme physiological change when the newborn leaves the in utero circulation.
C The genitourinary system does not experience the most extreme physiological change when the newborn leaves the in utero circulation.
D The digestive system does not experience the most extreme physiological change when the newborn leaves the in utero circulation.
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