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Why forest are called lungs of the earth?
Forests are called the lungs of the Earth as they give us oxygen. Earth actually do not have any lung but forest acts as a lung. Like when we inhale oxygen, this oxygen goes into lungs and when we exhale carbon dioxide, this gas is exhaled from lungs. Similarly, forest exhale oxygen and inhale carbon dioxide. So, the forest acts a lung.
What is the heart-lung machine called?
Heart-lung machine
What is a saclike structure called of lung?
Lung sacs are called, "Alvioli" (al-vee-OH-lee)
What part of the snake's lung is used for breathing?
The snake's lung which is responsible for their breathing is called the "Vestigial lung."
What is the respiratory unit the lung called?
A functional unit of lung is called an Alveolus. one functional unit of lung consists of Alveolar sac, pulmonary capillaries and bronchial capillaries.
What is the medical term meaning lung cavity?
The lung cavity is called the pleural cavity.
What is it called when a baby has air and fluid around the lung instead of in the lung?
Pleurisy Pleurisy
Why is the Amazon rainforest considered the lungs of our planet?
It's described as the long because the amazon rainforest is the world's number one source for oxygen and since we all use oxygen to live it acts as a lung working through our body. We need the lung to help us breathe as we do the amazon rainforest.
What is the pointed part of the lung?
The top pointed tip of the lung is the apex, while the pointed tip on the bottom of the left lung is called the lingula.
What is the respiratory unit in the lung called?
A functional unit of lung is called an Alveolus. one functional unit of lung consists of Alveolar sac, pulmonary capillaries and bronchial capillaries.
What membrane or sac that encloses each lung is a?
The lung is enclosed by a thin memrane called pleura
Are there any exercises that can increase your breath-holding ability?
Look for an item called "expand-a-lung." Look for an item called "expand-a-lung."
