Питання 37 з 50 · Тема: Respiratory system pathology · Pathological anatomy

A newborn delivered at 33 weeks of gestation has the respiratory rate of 70/min. and the pulse of 148/min. at the second hour of life. The neonatologist suspects respiratory distress syndrome caused by surfactant deficiency. What is the most likely mechanism of developing such a clinical presentation?

1. A Tendency of alveoli to collapse
2. B Decreased airways resistance
3. C Damage to the respiratory center
4. D Increased lung ventilation
5. E Decresed respiratory muscle work

Правильна відповідь: A. Tendency of alveoli to collapse