The circulatory changes that occur shortly after birth send
A) increased blood to the lungs for oxygenation
B) increased blood to body organs except the lungs
C) decreased blood to the lungs for oxygenation
D) decreased blood to the body organs except the lungs

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After birth, the lungs expand, and blood flow to the lungs increases significantly for oxygenation, marking a major shift from fetal circulation where the lungs are bypassed.

The Circulatory Changes That Occur Shortly After Birth Send