The hypercapnia, hypoxemia, and acidosis that result from asphyxia in newborns will initially cause a redistribution of blood flow to which organs?
a. Heart, kidneys, and adrenal glands
b. Heart, intestines, and brain
c. Heart, brain, and adrenal glands
d. Brain, intestines, and kidneys
e. Brain, kidneys, and heart
ANSWER- C.
The hypercapnia, hypoxemia, and acidosis that result from asphyxia will initially cause a redistribution of blood flow to the heart, brain, and adrenal glands.