A group of scientists recently proposed the idea that beets should replace salt for melting winter ice. The scientists pointed out that because beets grow underground, they continue to grow in freezing conditions. Thus, they hypothesized, an extract of beet roots could melt ice on roads in winter. Make a prediction.

How does the closing of the ductus arteriosus and ductus venosus alter circulation in an infant? a. increases blood flow to the pulmonary artery and increases blood flow to the umbilical vein b. increases blood flow to the pulmonary artery and reduces blood flow to the umbilical vein c. reduces blood flow to the pulmonary vein and increases blood flow to the umbilical artery d. reduces blood flow to the pulmonary vein and reduces blood flow to the umbilical artery