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What is a diseased state of a lobe of the lung?

black lung


What color are the lunges?

Your lungs should be a healthy pink color, however if you have a diseased lung or smoke the color is normally black.


Can lung cancer be cured by removing the diseased organ?

Its impossible to transplant a lung, so unfortunately, no.


What does Lung volume reduction do?

These procedures remove 20-30% of severely diseased lung tissue; the remaining parts of the lung are joined together


How much does a Diseased lung weigh?

There is no answer to your question since there is a lack of context with regard to the disease. A diseased lung is altered by it's pathology. Different pathologies (courses of disease) may result in different outcomes of the same lung size (that is make some lungs heavier whole other diseases may reduce the weight of the lung).


What organs would affect lung capacity?

The lungs and heart, when diseased or injured could decrease lung capacity. Obesity would also reduce lung capacity


How the black death was really caught?

Black Diseased Rats


How can you tell the diseased lung from the healthy lung?

A diseased lung often shows structural changes such as inflammation, scarring, or the presence of tumors, which can be visualized through imaging techniques like X-rays or CT scans. Healthy lungs appear clear and well-defined, while diseased lungs may exhibit areas of opacity, consolidation, or irregularities. Additionally, symptoms like persistent cough, shortness of breath, or abnormal lung sounds during auscultation can indicate lung disease. Laboratory tests and biopsies can further confirm the presence of disease.


What is the difference between a smokers cilia and a non smokers cilia?

I take it you don't mean eyelashes! It is impossible to tell. However, there is a distinct difference between the cilia of a healthy lung and those of a diseased lung. Exhibits or photographs of "smoker's lungs" are usually those of diseased pig's lungs.


What is the difference of a smokers alveoli and a non smokers alveoli?

It's impossible to say. Smoking is one of MANY things which can affect the alveoli. The lungs of a smoker and a non-smoker are difficult to tell apart. On the other hand, a diseased lung looks very different to an undiseased one. If you are are shown a photo of a 'smoker's lung', it's most probably the diseased lung of a pig.


What characteristics of normal lung tissue are missing from diseased tissue?

the two main characteristics of normal lung tissue that may be affected in diseased individuals are either Compliance or Elasticity. compliance is the characteristic of lung tissue that allows it to expand elasticity is the characteristic of lung tissue that allows it go back to its former shape and size. elasticity is usually affected in chronic obstructive conditions like emphysema compliance is usually affected in restrictive lung dysfunctions like pulmonary fibrosis.


What can cause your lungs to become diseased?

heavy smoking.