A deficiency in corticotropin-releasing hormone could lead to the development of _____ in the newborn.
A)liver disease
B)respiratory distress syndrome
C)cretinism
D)cardiovascular distress
E)hemolytic disease of the newborn

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A deficiency in corticotropin-releasing hormone could lead to a decrease in cortisol production, which is important for the development of surfactant in the lungs. Without sufficient surfactant, the newborn could develop respiratory distress syndrome.

A Deficiency in Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Could Lead to the Development