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What is the main treatment for erythroblastosis fetalis?
What is the main treatment for erythroblastosis fetalis?
- Antibiotic therapy
- Injection of anti-D immunoglobulin (correct)
- Administering anti-A immunoglobulin
- Blood transfusion
Which component is critical during the transition at birth?
Which component is critical during the transition at birth?
- Maternal circulation
- Maturation of lung tissue
- Initiation of fetal heart activity
- Removal of placental circulation (correct)
What is primarily responsible for blood flow in the circulatory system?
What is primarily responsible for blood flow in the circulatory system?
- Fluid dynamics
- Heart rate
- Stroke volume
- Vascular resistance (correct)
Why does blood flow from high pressure to low pressure in the circulatory system?
Why does blood flow from high pressure to low pressure in the circulatory system?
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What causes a decrease in pulmonary vascular resistance at birth?
What causes a decrease in pulmonary vascular resistance at birth?
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What is the primary reason for left-to-right flow in the ductus arteriosus in newborn circulation?
What is the primary reason for left-to-right flow in the ductus arteriosus in newborn circulation?
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