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Lungs
Lungs are a pair of elastic and spongy organs that help the body breathe. They are present inside the rib cage in thoracic cavity of humans.
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The osseous structures are unremarkable for age?
It is difficult to say as the reference is not given in context: could it mean the findings are unremarkable considering the age of the patient, i.e. bone structure is as expected in someone of that age
What were wang lung's boys learning to do?
Wang lungs two sons are learning how to steal and beg. their mother (o-lan) is responsible for this.
What is the Vietnamese music 'gai lung'?
Gai lung is theatrical music, as in the Vietnamese version of a musical.
What happens if the surface area of the respiratory membrane decrease in gas exchange?
A decrease in the surface area of the respiratory membrane will result in a decrease in gas exchange.
What is the treatment for a dog with collapsed lung?
There are many different symptoms to watch for that are signs of a collapsed lung in a dog. Some of these symptoms include rapid breathing, difficulty breathing, shallow rapid breathing from the abdomen, and a very rapid heart rate.
Why cannot you live without your lungs?
Because you need to have oxygen for your muscles to function and your blood would be poison to your body with out oxygen. Also, since your heart is a muscle, it would not be able to pump blood without it hurting every time, and eventually, you would die because you muscles would be poisoning themselves.
How does air moves into and out of the lungs?
As the diaphragm contracts or retracts, the interior pressure of the lungs changes. As this pressure change occurs, the air pressure outside of the body remains unchanged. The resulting lack of pressure equality forces the air in or out of the lungs to maintain an equilibrium in the body pressure.
What are the lungs function in an adult animal?
The function of an adult animals lungs is to breathe!
What gas enters the blood through the lungs?
oxigen is the gas that enters the blood through the lungs
How does the expansion of the chest wall expand the lungs during inspiration?
the air goes up to the chest cavity. Hope this helps you!
What is the most common site for lung abscess?
posterior segment of right upper lobe followed by right lower lobe are the most common site of primary lung abscess
What are the bronchiole walls made from?
I belive it's a mixture of cartilage and lung tissue containing cila.
Does the lungs exchange gases between the blood and the atmosphere?
Yes.
I'd say more, but this really is a yes-no question....
No. This is an common misconceptiion. Respiration is considered external if it occurs in the lungs. When it occurs in body tissues it is considered internal respiration.
Is there a difference in lung volume between females and males?
Yes. ----
The main differences in lung volumes are related more to the size differences between the average man and woman and thoracic cavity dimensions. If a man and a woman have similar size, stature, and thoracic dimensions, there should be little difference in their lung volumes.
