The lack of adequate surfactant can result in ________.
A) adenocarcinoma
B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C) tuberculosis
D) asthma
E) infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS)

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Surfactant is a substance that helps to reduce surface tension in the alveoli of the lungs, which facilitates the exchange of gases during respiration. Without enough surfactant, the lungs can become stiff and difficult to inflate, and this can result in infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS). Adenocarcinoma, COPD, tuberculosis, and asthma are not directly related to surfactant deficiency.

The Lack of Adequate Surfactant Can Result in ________