When a baby is born,what change(s)do NOT need to occur in fetal circulation for it to survive?
A)The oval opening (foramen ovale)must close.
B)The arterial duct must close.
C)The umbilical arteries and veins close.
D)Blood must be able to pass from the right side to the left side.
E)Fetal blood must be shunted toward the lungs after tying off the umbilical cord.

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Blood passing from the right side to the left side is a feature of fetal circulation that is not needed after birth. Instead, blood should flow to the lungs for oxygenation.

When a Baby Is Born,what Change(s)do NOT Need to Occur