Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2010
Lungs of a preterm infant have areas of atelectasis (pulmonary collapse). The main cause is:
Answer options
- Diminished force of surface tension of lungs
- Surfactant excess
- Increased viscous resistance
- Underdeveloped inspiration muscles
- Surfactant deficiency
Correct answer
Surfactant deficiency
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