After the first breath at birth, what causes the closure of
the foramen ovale?



After the first breath at birth, what causes the closure of the foramen ovale?..

Answer / biomaster

A decrease resistance in pulmonary vasculature causes
increased left atrial pressure vs. right atrial pressure.

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