respiratory system
• pale color
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• significant thickening of alveolar interstitium
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• reduced number of alveoli
• irregular size and arrangement
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• reduced number of mature cells
• increased apoptosis
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• heavy, high-frequency (up to 120 breaths per minute) and open-mouth breathing
• intercostal skin depressions
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mortality/aging
• lethality between 4 and 10 hours after birth
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hematopoietic system
N |
• normal spleen morphology
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homeostasis/metabolism
cardiovascular system
N |
• normal heart morphology
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growth/size/body
N |
• normal body weight
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