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the pleural sac or pleural membrane maintains the negative pressure that is in your lungs. negative pressure inside the lungs is very important since it allows atmospheric air to enter your lungs each time you inhale, much like a suction. the pleural sac also allows your lungs to expand easily since it contains a lubricant called pleural fluid.
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Are Pleural effusion and pneumothorax are the same thing?
No, they are not the same thing. Pleural effusion is the buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity, while a pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural space, which can cause lung collapse.
Is lungs a person place or thing?
lungs is a thing
What structure in a cell performs a function similar to a function of the human lungs?
Human lungs provide an exchange of gases. The closest thing to it in cells is the cellular membrane, which allows some gas to pass into the cell, and others, to go out.
What two membranes cover both body cavities?
Specify what you're trying to say, body cavities cover more than just one thing.
What is the most important thing about your lungs?
Hi there,The most important thing about your lungs is that without them, you wouldn't be able to breathe
What is the most interesting thing the lungs do?
Your lungs give you the gift to breathe.
Where does Everything that surrounds a living thing makes up the?
Habitat.
What is the only thing in the world that surrounds the Oklahoma state capital?
streets
What are roles of chemistry?
it helps us know the thing that surrounds us
What is the thing that protect your lungs?
ribs
What is the chrome thing that surrounds the headlights called?
I believe it is called the headlight bezel.
What is the absolute worst thing you can do to your lungs?
do what my sister does
