What is the primary cause of RDS in the newborn?
A) Underdevelopment of alveolar type I cells
B) Deficiency or abnormality of pulmonary surfactant
C) Hypoxia causing pulmonary hypoperfusion
D) Excessive amniotic fluid in the lungs
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