Development of the Fetal Lung

Abstract

This chapter contains section titled: Growth of the Lung Maturation of the Lung Control of Maturation Reference Discussion Final General Discussion Diaphragmatic Tone: Relation to Growth and Development Causes of Pulmonary Hypoplasia Physical Factors as Determinants of Growth Dependence of Organ Growth on Functioning Local Growth Regulatory Factors Sensory Inputs Driving Development Critical Periods Versus Plasticity The Timing of Maturation Reference