After birth, the fetal ductus arteriosus ____ so that ____ blood will flow to the fetal lungs.
A)constricts/less
B)dilates/more
C)constricts/more
D)dilates/less

Name: After birth, the fetal ductus arteriosus ____ so that ____ blood will flow to the fetal lungs. A)constricts/less B)dilates/more C)constricts/more D)dilates/less
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After birth, the ductus arteriosus constricts due to increased oxygen levels and decreased prostaglandin E2, redirecting more blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

After Birth, the Fetal Ductus Arteriosus ____ So That ____

After Birth, the Fetal Ductus Arteriosus So That