Regarding surfactant, one of the following statements is FALSE: a. Is decreased in premature infants. b. It decreases collapsing forces of the lung. c. Is produced by the mother and given to embryo's (through the placenta). O d. It decreases surface tension forces of the lung e Can be given inhaler

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Regarding surfactant, one of
the following statements is
FALSE:
O a. Is decreased in
premature infants.
b. It decreases
collapsing forces of
the lung.
c. Is produced by the
mother and given to
embryo's (through the
placenta).
O d. It decreases surface
tension forces of the
lung
e. Can be given inhaler
for premature babies
Clear oy choice
Transcribed Image Text:Regarding surfactant, one of the following statements is FALSE: O a. Is decreased in premature infants. b. It decreases collapsing forces of the lung. c. Is produced by the mother and given to embryo's (through the placenta). O d. It decreases surface tension forces of the lung e. Can be given inhaler for premature babies Clear oy choice
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