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Surfactant is produced in the growing fetus starting around the 24th to 28th week of gestation, with significant production occurring between 34 to 36 weeks. It is primarily synthesized by type II alveolar cells in the lungs and plays a crucial role in reducing surface tension in the alveoli, aiding in lung expansion at birth. Adequate surfactant production is essential for proper respiratory function after delivery.
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When is surfactant produced in the fetus?
between 28 and 30 weeks
The developing fetus does not produce lung surfactant until late its development.Explain what problem a premature infant would have if it were born before it had produced surfactant?
The lung surfactant is a substance that coats the internal surfaces of the alveoli (air sacks) of the lungs and prevents them from sticking together in the deflated state when the baby exhales. If the infant is born before it produces lung surfactant, then the alveoli will be unable to be filled with air and the baby will suffocate.
Name of surfactant that breaks surface tension in the lungs?
Am pretty sure its called the pulmonary surfactant that's produced from the lungs
Lung surfactant is produced by?
type II alveolar cells
Where is fetus produced?
penis
Is it possible for a fetus to stop and start growing again?
Yes, especially if the mother has not been managing to eat enough. The fetus does go through phases of growing and not growing
What is the fluid that lines the alveoli is produced by?
what is the name of the liquid layer that lines the alveoli
What an embryo becomes after growing in the uterus for 11 weeks?
A fetus.
Is weed good for a pregnancy?
No, weed is not good for a growing fetus.
Why the mass of the placenta increases as the foetus develops?
To hold the growing fetus .
What does the fetus have to do with pregnancy?
The fetus is what they call the unborn baby after 3 months of growing in the uterus. At that time it is now considered an unborn child or fetus instead of a blacocyst or mass growth of cells.
Why the mass of the placenta increases as the foetus develops.?
To hold the growing fetus .
