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Q2 What can be the consequences of the lack

of surfactant in a new born?

a) Large alveoli will collapse because of increased surface tension that

will cause hypoxemia and increase the work of inspiration

b) Small alveoli will collapse because of increased surface tension that

will cause hyperoxemla and decrease the work of inspiration

c) Small alveoli will collapse because of increased surface tension that

will cause hypoxemia and increase the work of inspiration

d)

Small alveoli will expand because of decreased surface tension that

will cause hyperoxemia and decrease the work of inspiration

e)

Large alveoli will collapse because of increased surface tension that

will cause hyperoxemia and decrease the work of inspiration

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Answer

c) Small alveoli will collapse because of increased surface tension that will cause hypoxemia and increase the work of inspiration.

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Surfactant is a substance produced by the lungs that helps to reduce surface tension in the alveoli, allowing them to remain open and inflated...