Infant respiratory distress syndrome results from:
A) insufficient surfactant production.
B) incomplete expiration shortly after birth.
C) retention of fluid in the lungs after birth.
D) immature neural control of respirations.

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Infant respiratory distress syndrome is primarily caused by insufficient surfactant production in the lungs, which is crucial for reducing surface tension and preventing alveolar collapse.

Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome Results From