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kifflom [539]
3 years ago
14

What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (rds) of the newborn?

Biology
1 answer:
zhuklara [117]3 years ago
7 0
The disease is mainly caused by a lack of a slippery substance in the lungs called surfactant. This substance helps the lungs fill with air and keeps the air sacs from deflating. Surfactant is present when the lungs are fully developed.

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001563.htm
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