The failure of increasing oxygen level after birth signaling a decrease in production of prostaglandin E1 results in which of the following acyanotic lesions?

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Prostaglandin E1 is involved in maintaining an open (patent)ductus arteriosus.As the oxygen level in the body increases after birth,the prostaglandin production is signaled to decrease,thereby closing the patent ductus arteriosus within 5 to 14 days after birth.When the ductus arteriosus does not close,too much blood may enter the lungs.

The Failure of Increasing Oxygen Level After Birth Signaling a Decrease