In newborn infants, closure of the ductus arteriosus usually occurs:
A) 12 to 14 hours after birth.
B) after 7 days of life.
C) between the second and third months.
D) during the toddler period.

Name: In newborn infants, closure of the ductus arteriosus usually occurs: A) 12 to 14 hours after birth. B) after 7 days of life. C) between the second and third months. D) during the toddler period.
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The ductus arteriosus usually closes within the first 12 to 14 hours of life.

In Newborn Infants, Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus Usually Occurs