respiratory system
• demonstrated only a modest increase in alveolization from P1 to P14, however proximal lung branching was normal
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• Clara cells were flattened and lacked apical protrusions at the level of the terminal bronchiole
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• enlarged alveolar ducts
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• 40% less alveolar surface area and 46% greater alveolar diameter at 1 month of age with these differences persisting in adulthood and the surface area declining even more over time
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• 46% greater alveolar diameter at 1 month of age with difference persisting in adulthood
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• failed to develop pores of Kohn
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• showed slightly increased thickness of elastic fibers in alveolar walls
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• Clara cells were flattened and lacked apical protrusions at the level of the terminal bronchiole
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• enlarged distal airways and the terminal airways extended to the pleural surface
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