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Surfactant Begins Production Weeks Adequate Levels Reached

Surfactant production commences around 28 weeks of gestation, but sufficient levels are typically not achieved until 34 weeks.

Surfactant production begins at 28 weeks, but adequate levels are not reached until 34 weeks.

Front Surfactant begins production at ___ weeks, but adequate levels are not reached until ___ weeks.
Back 28; 34

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