At What Point in Prenatal Development Do the Lungs Begin

question 4

Multiple Choice

At what point in prenatal development do the lungs begin to produce surfactant?

• A) 17 weeks
• B) 20 weeks
• C) 25 weeks
• D) 30 weeks

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