Biology
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Medium
Question
Respiratory distress syndrome is common especially for infants with a __________?
A
Less than 7 month
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B
Less than 8 month
C
Less than 9 month
D
More than 9 month
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A
Less than 7 month
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B
Less than 8 month
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C
Less than 9 month
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D
More than 9 month
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Explanation
Respiratory distress syndrome is especially common in infants born prematurely, typically before around 7 months of gestation, due to insufficient production of surfactant in the lungs.