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    Because Their Lungs Are Not Mature, Premature Infants Can Develop
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Because Their Lungs Are Not Mature, Premature Infants Can Develop

Question 190

Question 190

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Because their lungs are not mature, premature infants can develop respiratory distress syndrome, also known as hyaline membrane disease.This problem occurs because the infant's lungs are lacking:


A) alveoli.
B) amniotic fluid.
C) surfactant.
D) carbon dioxide.
E) oxygen.

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