Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
Human Anatomy (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134243818
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon B. Mallatt
Publisher: PEARSON
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The causes of respiratory distress in babies that are born earlier than 26 weeks.

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The development of specialized structures of the lung including the cells and tissues is a systematic time-bound process that starts in the fetal stage. A deviation from this process can cause respiratory problems, especially in prematurely born infants. Such babies may experience several other problems along with respiratory problems.

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