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As far as I'm aware, the lungs don't actually aid digestion, however there are a few things they do that might indirectly be helpful.
The consistent pressure changes in the thoracic cavity due to inspiration/exhalation, may exert some pressure/force on the oesophagus which may aid peristalsis, ensuring an easy transit of food to the stomach.
The only other thing is that breathing maintains a high oxygen concentration gradient, so we therefore have high availability of oxygen for respiration. All the cells in the digestive system must respire to create ATP for energy, and the oxygen needed comes from breathing through the lungs.
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Is the heart and lungs a part of digestion?
No
Which is not involved in digestion waste removal or reproduction?
D. Lungs
How can digestion be improved?
breathing throat cancer lungs and stoumach
What regulates the involuntary action of the lungs heartbeat digestion and the secretions of glands?
The medulla does.
What can help the lungs?
crying and breathing can help your lungs.
Do virus help in digestion?
Bacteria aide in digestion, not viruses.
What are the main organs of digestion?
the large intestine, small intestine, pancreas and mabey lungs
What organs help us breathe?
your lungs!
What do lungs do to help the human body?
Humans do not have lungs, they have gills. Lungs belong on amphibians and reptiles to help them filter the O2 molecule from water.the lungs help you breathe,and they help your heart pump Blood!
Does Bacteria on cellulose digestion?
yes some bacteria help aid digestion
How does bile help in the digestion of plants?
It doesn't, bile is useful in the digestion of fats.
What is a muscle such as the heart muscle that does its job without thinking about it?
heart brain the digestion track the lungs
