| Phases
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| • | Lung
Growth |
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| – | Structural
development |
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| – | Anatomic
development |
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| – | Affected
by physical factors |
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| • | Lung
Maturation |
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| – | Functional
development |
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| – | Biochemical
development |
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| – | Affected
by hormonal factors |
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