Match each term with the correct definition.
-Late decelerations

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Late decelerations are caused by uteroplacental insufficiency, which results in decreased oxygen supply to the fetus.

Answer: A
 Variable decelerations are typically caused by umbilical cord compression, which can result in temporary interruptions of oxygen supply to the fetus.

Answer: B
 Early decelerations are typically caused by fetal head compression, which can occur during the descent of the fetus through the birth canal.

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