Predominant constituent of Hyaline membrane disease is :
Correct Answer: Fibrin rich exudates
Description: The membranes (in hyaline membrane disease) are largely made up of fibrinogen and fibrin admixed with cell debris derived chiefly from necrotic type-II pneumocytes. There is a remarkable paucity of neutrophilic inflammatory reaction associated with these membranes.
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