A deficiency in surfactant causes alveoli to collapse and contributes to the formation of hyaline membranes.
Lack of surfactant leads to collapse of air sacs and formation of hyalin membranes.
| Front | Lack of surfactant leads to ___ and ___. |
|---|---|
| Back | collapse of air sacs; formation of hyalin membranes |
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