One of the Major Problems a Premature Infant May Develop

Multiple Choice

One of the major problems a premature infant may develop is respiratory distress syndrome. This occurs because in a premature infant,

A) oxygen transport is impaired.
B) surfactant isn't produced.
C) the lungs are collapsed.
D) there aren't enough red blood cells to carry oxygen.
E) there is mixing of the arterial and venous blood.