This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New born infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Surfactant deficiency occurs in \nSelect and explain. \nA. Infant of diabetic mother, B. Meconeum aspiration syndrome, C. Transient tachypnea of newborn, D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Fetal lung maturation in diabetic pregnancy. The increased incidence of the idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) in infants of diabetic mothers may be explained by preterm delivery and asphyxia but the metabolic derangement per se may also be responsible for the inadequate production of surfactant Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition', 'role': 'assistant'}]