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After birth, the pressure in the pulmonary artery decreases greatly. What is the cause of this?

  • A. Systemic arterial pressure increases
  • B. Ductus arteriosus closes
  • C. Left ventricular pressure increases
  • D. Pulmonary vascular resistance decreases
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Pulmonary vascular resistance decreases. After birth, the lungs expand and start functioning, leading to increased oxygen levels, which causes the pulmonary vascular resistance to decrease. This allows blood flow to the lungs and decreases pressure in the pulmonary artery.

A: Systemic arterial pressure increasing does not directly affect the pressure in the pulmonary artery.
B: Ductus arteriosus closing is part of the normal postnatal changes but does not directly cause the decrease in pulmonary artery pressure.
C: Left ventricular pressure increasing is a consequence of the closure of the ductus arteriosus but does not explain the decrease in pulmonary artery pressure.