After birth, the fetal foramen ovale is ____ in order to ____ pulmonary circulation.
A)closed/decrease
B)opened/increase
C)opened/decrease
D)closed/increase

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After birth, the fetal foramen ovale closes in order to increase pulmonary circulation. The closure of the foramen ovale directs blood flow from the right atrium to the left atrium, which then moves it to the left ventricle and into the pulmonary circulation. This increase in pulmonary circulation is necessary for adequate oxygenation of the blood.

After Birth, the Fetal Foramen Ovale Is ____ in Order