After the first breath at birth, what causes closure of the ductus arteriosus?

After the first breath at birth, what causes closure of the
ductus arteriosus?

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After the first breath at birth, what causes closure of the ductus arteriosus?..

Answer / biomaster

An increase in oxygen.

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