This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
[{'content': 'Late deceleration in fetal hea rate monitoring is suggestive of: March 2012 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Fetal hypoxia, B. Head compression, C. Cord compression, D. Fetal death', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans: A i.e. Fetal hypoxia Fetal hea rate monitoring Late deceleration suggests uteroplacental insufficiency and fetal hypoxia Early deceleration is due to head compression (vagal nerve activation) Variable deceleration is thought to indicate cord compression.', 'role': 'assistant'}]