
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 18RQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The cardiovascular changes that occur at birth.
Introduction:
The movement of blood in the vessels in the body is initiated at birth when the first breath is drawn. This activates a cascade of reaction in the body that leads to many physiological changes.
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Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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