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Q. Prematurely born infants are unable to produce enough surfactant, this is called Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome. What would you expect in these infants?
a
Normal lung function.
b
Decreased alveolar surface tension and lung collapse upon expiration.
c
Increased alveolar surface tension and lung collapse upon expiration.
d
Increased alveolar surface tension and lung collapse upon inspiration.
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