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    The Substance Called __________, Produced in the Lungs, Decreases Surface
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The Substance Called __________, Produced in the Lungs, Decreases Surface

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The substance called __________, produced in the lungs, decreases surface tension and is needed for the newborn to be able to expand its lungs.

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