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The immature circulatory system of the newborn can cause cyanosis of the hands and feet. A fetus has a ductus arteriosus, which connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta. Once born, this ductus begins to constrict, sending blood through the pulmonary artery to the lungs for oxygenation. Once the ductus has fully constricted, it becomes a […] View