Which of the following organ systems faces the greatest physiological challenge in the transitional period after birth?
A) Muscular system
B) Integumentary system
C) Respiratory system
D) Circulatory system
E) Nervous system

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The respiratory system faces the greatest physiological challenge in the transitional period after birth, as the newborn must transition from receiving oxygen through the placenta to breathing air independently. The lungs must quickly adapt to the increased exposure to oxygen and the mechanical process of breathing. Failure to make this transition can result in respiratory distress syndrome or other respiratory complications.

Which of the Following Organ Systems Faces the Greatest Physiological