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Respiratory distress syndrome is especially common in babies born at what stage of pregnancy?

Correct answer A. Less than 7 months

Explanation

Lungs of very premature babies have not yet produced enough surfactant, the substance that stops alveoli collapsing, so infants born before about seven months are most at risk.

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