Which of the following pathological occurrences associated with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)in premature infants causes the overall retractive forces of the lung to be greater than normal?

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RDS is caused primarily by abnormalities in the surfactant system and inadequate surfactant production.The surfactant dysfunction causes overall retractive forces of the lung to be greater than normal,which decreases lung compliance,increases the work of breathing,and leads to progressive diffuse microatelectasis,alveolar collapse,increased ventilation-perfusion mismatching,and impaired gas exchange.

Which of the Following Pathological Occurrences Associated with Respiratory Distress