Which Respiratory Problem Is Experienced by Premature Infants Due to Lack

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which respiratory problem is experienced by premature infants due to lack of surfactant in their lungs?

• A) The alveoli shrivel and are unable to exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide.
• B) Weakness of the respiratory muscles limits airflow in and out of the lungs.
• C) Swelling of abdominal organs limits expansion and contraction of the diaphragm.
• D) Insufficient hemoglobin impairs delivery of oxygen to tissues throughout the body.

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