Question

Respiratory distress syndrome occurs in patients which lack:

• A. Larynx
• B. Dipalmitoyl lecithin
• C. Surfactant
• D. Both b and c

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both b and c

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing disorder that affects newborns. RDS is more common in premature infants because their lungs aren't able to make enough surfactant. Surfactant is a liquid that coats the inside of the lungs. "Dipalmitoyl lecithin" act as a surfactant in the lungs. It is found in the extracellular lipid layer, lining the pulmonary alveoli, allowing it to ventilate.