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Pediatrics Fetal circulation 1971a636

The ductus aeriosus closes anatomically within:-

A
Immediately after bih
B
7 days after bih
C
4-6 weeks after bih
D
10 - 21 days after bih
High-Yield Explanation
- Anatomical closure of ductus aeriosus occurs within 10 to 21 days after bih. Occurs by proliferation of its intima cells - Functional closure of ductus aeriosus occurs immediately after bih by smooth muscle contraction which occurs as a result of increase in oxygen saturation.

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