Immediately following birth, the newborn's metabolic rate __________, and its oxygen consumption __________.

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Immediately following birth, the newborn's metabolic rate increases to adapt to the external environment outside the womb, and its oxygen consumption increases due to the activation of the lungs and the need for more oxygen to sustain the body's increased metabolic demands.

Immediately Following Birth, the Newborn's Metabolic Rate __________, and Its