Inadequate surfactant is the etiology of which condition?
A) Persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn (PPHN)
B) Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
C) Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
D) Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS)

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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is caused by inadequate surfactant, which normally acts to lower alveoli surface tension and prevent alveoli collapse upon expiration.

Inadequate Surfactant Is the Etiology of Which Condition