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Why do people who live in the mountains of Nepal have bigger lungs than you do?
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∙ 16y ago
In high elevation, mountainous areas, the air is very thin, meaning the oxygen molecules are more spread out. When people began living in these mountains, breathing was obviously an issue, since there was less oxygen to breathe. These people's bodies have adapted over the years, and they generally require less oxygen. Their body produces more red blood cells to carry oxygen as well.
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What is bigger heart or lungs?
The lungs (even one lung) are much bigger than the heart.
Who have more lung capacity shorter or taller people?
Not necessarily, but in general, yes.
Do people with bigger lungs breathe less often?
No because they still have to breathe like others do to.
Why do males have stronger lungs then females?
Not really stronger, but males have bigger chests proportionally, which can hold bigger lungs.
Do non athletic have better lungs then athletic?
No. Athletes typically have better and bigger lungs. So do people who play woodwind and brass musical instruments. Bagpipers often have the best lungs, of all.
How do people adapt to living by mount Everest?
they have bigger hearts and lungs to get more oxygen from the thin air.
What happens to the lungs when the chest cavity becomes bigger?
The lungs expand.
When you breath in what happens to your lungs?
When you inhale, you breath in oxygen and your lungs get bigger.
Do lungs make any difference with the size?
Bigger lungs, more air.
Is the diaphragm bigger than the lungs or vice versa?
the diaphragm is a bit bigger.
Do a spider have book lungs?
Some spiders, bigger ones such as tarantulas, do have book lungs.
Why do mice breathe fast?
Because they have very tiny lungs. The bigger the lungs-the slower the breath.
