Surfactant Is Produced by the Fourth Week of Gestation

question 2

True/False

Surfactant is produced by the fourth week of gestation.

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Definitions:

Expiratory Neurons

Neurons involved in the control of the muscles responsible for expelling air from the lungs.

Ventral Respiratory Group

A cluster of neurons in the medulla oblongata that plays a critical role in controlling breathing.

Inspiration

Inspiration refers to the process of taking air into the lungs, a vital component of respiration, driven by muscle contraction and negative pressure inside the chest.

Ventral Respiratory Group

A cluster of neurons in the brainstem that play a crucial role in controlling voluntary and involuntary breathing.