Circulation changes at birth
The key events underlying changes to the fetal circulation after birth are the:
- initiation of respiration
- ending of placental blood flow
The circulation changes at birth may be considered in terms of changes to the:
- umbilical arteries
- umbilical veins
- ductus venosus
- ductus arteriosus
- foramen ovale
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