When the Umbilical Cord Is Cut, a Number of Changes

Multiple Choice

When the umbilical cord is cut, a number of changes occur in the baby's respiratory and circulatory systems. Which of the following is NOT part of this physiologic process?

A) The lungs inflate and begin working on their own to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.
B) Amniotic fluid is absorbed from the respiratory system.
C) The pain from cutting the cord causes the infant to take the first breath.
D) Increased blood pressure in the heart causes the foramen ovale to close.