This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Respiration, Subject name: Pathology
Hyaline membrane disease is associated with: 
Select and explain. 
A. Respiratory distress syndrome, B. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, C. Sudden infant death syndrome, D. Bronchiolitis obliterans
A: Respiratory distress syndrome
Answer: A: Respiratory distress syndrome 
Explanation: (Respiratory distress syndrome): Ref: 470-HM, 48J-83-R (257- Basic pathology 8th)* The fundamental defect in RDS is a deficiency of pulmonary surfactant* Surfactant synthesis is modulated by a variety of hormones and growth factors, including cortisol, insulin, prolactin, thyroxin, and TGF b45. The role of glucocorticoid is particularly important* Increased risk for developing complications are1. Patent ductus arteriosus2. Intraventricular hemorrhage3. Necrotizing enterocolities