Lack of Surfactant in Premature Infants Less Than 34 Weeks

question 10

Multiple Choice

Lack of surfactant in premature infants less than 34 weeks' gestation is a result of:

• A)Damaged type I pneumocytes.
• B)Aspiration.
• C)Perinatal asphyxia.
• D)Immature type II pneumocytes.

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Definitions:

Testes

The male reproductive glands where sperm and male sex hormones (such as testosterone) are produced.

Cryptorchidism

A condition where one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum before birth.

Premature

Occurring or done before the usual or expected time, often referring to actions or events that happen earlier than anticipated.

Scrotum

A pouch of skin containing the testicles and part of the spermatic cord, providing a cooler environment essential for sperm production.