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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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What is Chronic obstructive lung disease?

for those on horseisle2: its Heaves

however other names for COPD are:

COLD: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

COAD: Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease

CAL: Chronice Airflow Limitation

and

CORD: Chronic Obstructive Respirtory Disease

What transports blood to left lungs?

The pulmonary arteries. They are called arteries because they leave the heart but they are UNLIKE the other arteries because they have a lack of oxygen.

Are forests the lungs of earth?

Photosynthesis is a process that converts carbon dioxide into organic compounds, especially sugarhttp://wiki.answers.com/wiki/Sugar, using the energy from sunlight. Photosynthesis occurs in plants, algae, and many species of bacteria, but not in Archea. Photosynthetic organisms are called photoautotrophs, since they can create their own food. In plants, algae and cyanobacteria photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a waste product. Photosynthesis is vital for life on Earth. As well as maintaining the normal level of oxygen in the atmosphere, nearly all life either depends on it directly as a source of energy, or indirectly as the ultimate source of the energy in their food.

What are nematodes that have a lung phase?

The nematodes (round worms) that have a lung phase are Ascaris lubricoides, Necator americanus, and Strongyloides stercoralis

What is an asbestos filter?

An asbestos filter is a filter that contains asbestos fibers as part of the medium that is functioning to separate a particle from a fluid stream.

What does 24 percent lung capacity mean?

It means that you have lost 76 percent of your normal lung capacity. Your lungs do not hold as much air anymore.

What happens to the pressure in human lungs in deep waters?

There is greater pressure the deeper you go in water. So if you go too deep, the pressure in the human lungs will be so great and too much that the persons lungs will collapse.

What lung disease turns lungs to leather?

Pulmonary Fibrosis is the formation of fibrous tissue in the lung. It was described by the doctor as the lung turning to leather. It can also be described as scarring of the lung.

We were told that there is no known cause.

In what conditions is total iron-binding capacity increased?

iron deficiency anemia, polycythemia vera, pregnancy, blood loss, severe hepatitis, and the use of birth control pills.

When air passes out of the lungs it is inspiration?

When air passes through your lungs it is called respiration.

What does the heart pump to the lungs?

pulmonary artery, to the lungs capillaries where the blood is oxygenated

What is similar about a heart and lungs of a sheep to the heart and lungs of a human?

The heart of a sheep is bigger than humans and is positioned slightly differently in the body. Also, instead of having pulmonary arteries and veins they have what's called a pulmonary trunk and the top middle of the heart.

The developing fetus does not produce lung surfactant until late its development.Explain what problem a premature infant would have if it were born before it had produced surfactant?

The lung surfactant is a substance that coats the internal surfaces of the alveoli (air sacks) of the lungs and prevents them from sticking together in the deflated state when the baby exhales. If the infant is born before it produces lung surfactant, then the alveoli will be unable to be filled with air and the baby will suffocate.

Why do your lungs hurt with aerobic exercise?

It's most likely what is called "Athlete's Asthma." Though, even though the name has the word "athlete" in it, it is not exclusive to those that are athletic, much like "athlete's foot." Actually, at times more the exact opposite. Though, part of it could also easily be attributed to being "out of shape," athlete's asthma can exacerbate the problem. Definitely something worth talking to your doctor about as he can prescribe an inhaler that is used only when exercising, which will help with this.

This advice is not an alternative to proper medical advice and is only used as a suggestion for the consideration of seeking further medical consultation with a licensed professional.