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the left lung is smaller to make room for the heart.. the right lung has 3 lobes and the left lung only has 2 lobes..
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agothe left lung has a heart on that side so there is less space to fill
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∙ 16y agobeing the heart in the left
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∙ 13y agoLeaves room for heart on left side.
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∙ 11y agobecause we all eat roti and rice
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Which is bigger the left or the right lungs?
The right lung is larger and heavier. The right lung has three lobes, the left only two.
Is the right or left lung larger?
The right lung is larger than left lung The left lung is made up of 2 lobes while right is made up of 3 lobes.
Is the right or left lung is larger?
The right Lung is slightly larger than the left, because the heart takes up some of the space on your left side. So, in order to make room for the heart, the left lung is smaller.
Which lung is smaller youror left and why?
The left is smaller, due to the presence of cardiac notch
Which lung is smaller your right or your left and Why?
The right lung is slightly bigger due to the heart. The heart takes up more room on the left side so that the right lung has more room on the right side.
How much does a humans lungs weigh?
An adult human lung weighs about 1.1 kilograms on the average. The left lung will weigh about 1.05 kg and the right lung weighs about 1.15 kg. The right lung has one more section than the left lung making it slightly larger and heavier.
What will happen if the left lung is larger than the right lung?
you would die
Which lung is bigger--your right or your left?
Your left lung is smaller. The right lung has three lobes: superior, middle and inferior. The left lung has only two lobes: the superior and inferior. The heart takes up the space that would have otherwise been used for a middle lobe on the left lung.
Why is the right lung large?
It is larger than the left lung because the left lung is smaller to make room for the heart.
Why is it that the right side of the LUNGS is bigger than left side?
Its bigger because the right lung has more lobs then the left lung.
Does the right lung have more lung capacity than the left lung?
First it's larger, second the left lung is sharing space with your heart..
Why is the left lung bigger than the right lung in rats?
The right bronchus is larger in diameter and enters the right ling at a steeper angle than the left bronchus. The left bronchus is smaller to accommodate the left side of the heart which is larger than the right.
