When premature infants are unable to produce their own lung surfactant (without external surfactant administered), excess carbon dioxide builds up in their bloodstream. What condition does this cause, and what happens to their blood?
Bonus 2 pt: When premature infants are unable to produce their own lung surfactant (without external surfactant administered), excess carbon dioxide builds up in their bloodstream. What condition does this cause, and what happens to their blood?
metabolic alkalosis, blood pH is increased
metabolic acidosis, blood pH is decreased
respiratory acidosis, blood pH is decreased
respiratory alkalosis, blood pH is increased
respiratory acidosis, blood pH is increased