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The secretion that traps dust and other inhaled foreign particles is?
Mucus is the secretion produced by the respiratory system that traps dust and other inhaled foreign particles. It helps to protect the lungs by capturing these particles before they can reach deeper into the respiratory tract.
Type of pneumonia occurs when a foreign matter enters the lungs?
aspiration pneumonia
Mesothelioma pictures are often targeted at what part of the body?
Mesothelioma pictures are often targeted where the mesothelioma occurs. It typically occurs in the lungs since the fibers are often inhaled when they become airborn.
What happens when water is inhaled?
When water is inhaled, it can go into the lungs and interfere with the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. This can lead to difficulty breathing, coughing, and in severe cases, aspiration pneumonia or drowning. It is important to seek medical attention if water inhalation occurs.
How is oxygendistrubuted to the different areas of the body?
Oxygen is inhaled to the lungs were a cleaning process occurs. The oxygen is mixed into the blood stream and this is carried by the blood flow around the body. Designated blood returns to the lungs for the cycle to restart
Where would oxygen be greatest in the Lungs?
Oxygen levels are highest in the alveoli of the lungs, where gas exchange occurs between inhaled air and the bloodstream. This is where oxygen is taken up by red blood cells for transport to the rest of the body.
Can chlorine gas lead to incurable inflammation of the lungs when inhaled?
yes it can effect your lungs
Why does aspiration occur?
Aspiration occurs when foreign materials, such as food, liquid, or saliva, are inhaled into the airways instead of being swallowed into the esophagus. This can happen due to improper swallowing, coughing, or a compromised gag reflex, often seen in individuals with certain medical conditions or during altered consciousness. Aspiration can lead to serious complications, including aspiration pneumonia, as the inhaled substances can irritate the lungs and cause infection.
Where does passive diffusion occur in the lungs?
Passive diffusion occurs in the alveoli of the lungs. Oxygen from inhaled air moves across the thin alveolar membrane into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide moves from the bloodstream into the alveoli to be exhaled.
What does the diaphragm muscle do when air moves into the lungs?
The diaphragm moves down to make the lungs expand (inhalation)
Can fox urine damage humans lungs if inhaled?
yes
Can you get frostbite in your lungs?
You cannot get frostbite on your lungs -- your nose and throat warms inhaled air, while circulating blood warms the lungs.
