The nurse is reviewing factors that affect lung development. What factor delays surfactant production and maturation of alveolar cells?
a. Thyroxine
b. Prolactin
c. Glucocorticosteroids
d. Excess of endogenous insulin
ANS: D
An excess of endogenous insulin can delay surfactant production and delays maturation of alveolar cells. Glucocorticosteroids, thyroxine, and prolactin enhance lung development.
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