The pleura: two thin membranes (visceral and parietal) separated by a fluid, that protect and cushion the lungs.
It is a partial lung collapse, due to an air pocket on the outside of the lung, which pushes against the lung.
No, a lung is not a living organism; it is an organ that is part of a living organism, such as a human or animal. Organs like the lung perform specific functions essential for survival, such as gas exchange. However, they cannot live independently outside of the organism.
Base of the lung
pink.
This is the TOP of the lung (part toward the head).
They are present in the lung surrounding the alveoli.
Yes, a pneumonectomy is surgical removal of all or part of a lung.
Atelectasis is a condition where a portion of the lung collapses or is not properly inflated. This can occur due to blockage of the airways, compression from outside the lung, or decreased surfactant production. Symptoms can include shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing.
part by part
Pink.If you smoke,completely black.
No, it is a part of the respiratory system.
No, it is not a part of the digestive system.