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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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Well tbh idk because no-one has posted anything , I'm guessing if you take too much it can give you cancer ¬¬
What can smoking do to your lungs?
it affects the lungs by smoke going into the lungs. if 2 people have a race, the person who does not smoke wins because the person who smokes will run out of breath half way through
Thats not what im lookin for
What happens to nitrogens concentration during a passage through the lungs and why is this so?
i don't think anything happens to it as the nitrogen content of inhled and exhaled is the same, or that's how I've always known it. the body has no use or disuse is neither productive or harmful to the body... i may be wrong but hey.
What is the function of the Respiratory System and Lungs?
To bring oxygen into the body, transfer gases into the tissues, and remove carbon dioxide from the body.
In what area of the lungs does respiration occur?
In the mitochondria.
There are two sites actually.First step occurs in cytoplasm
How do the tissues contribute to the function of the lungs?
Lung tissues are very thin so that they can absorb oxygen from as much air as possible at one time. The cells on the surface of the tissues facilitate the assimilation of oxygen into the bloodstream.
What are the lungs covered by?
On the outside of the lungs, they are covered by a lubricating fluid called pleura. Above the pleura, lies the rib cage.
What are the three main functions of the lungs?
to take in air and seperate the oxygen from the other gases. also to supply the oxygen to the blood and finely to exhale the carbon dioxide fron your body.
How much hair falls out if you have cancer?
Cancer is not the cause of hair loss, it is actually a cure called Chemotherapy. Generally, when you undergo Chemotherapy treatment, you lose all hair on your body, including eyelash's and eyebrows.
If you kiss someone who smokes will you get what they will get e.g lung cancer?
You will not get smoker related sicknesses through kissing - however passive smoking has been proven to be a danger to non smokers.
What system are the lungs part of?
The lungs are part of the respiratory system. The respiratory system is involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment.
Yes. tar is very bad for you and your lungs. it is a horrible black substance which coats the lining of the lungs. this makes them less capable to carry oxygen. it also contains carcinogens which can cause cancer.
What blood type is the blood that comes from the lungs and contains high levels of oxygen?
There is no blood type in that case its just an oxygenated blood. Blood type does not changes in the process of respiration
What is the definition of a short-term effect in history?
Such as in WWI the Serbian nationalist shooting Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand. I'm kind of puzzled myself as well mate though :S
I think short term causes lead into long term causes.
A long term cause in WWII would be Germany's want of taking over the world.
A short term cause in WWII would be a man getting shot.
Hope this kind of helps :S
What is anexample of organ system and parts that form it?
Muscular, nervous, skeletal, digestive, and cardiovascular are all organ systems which are made of organs i.e. muscular system is made of all the organs known as muscels. Another example is the skeletal system. The parts that form it are called bones, and are an example of organs.
Asthma is when the muscles in the throat and trachea swell or tighten making it very difficult to breath. this can be caused by an allergic reaction, such as eating the wrong food or being around dust, or can be induced by exercise.
What gas accumulates in the tail portion of a fermentation tube?
Carbon dioxide gas accumulates in the tail portion of a fermentation tube. This gas is produced as a byproduct of the fermentation process where yeast or bacteria convert sugars into alcohol or acids. The gas bubbles out of the liquid and collects in the top of the tube.
Do spiders need air to breathe?
Yes. Every living thing needs air to survive, and even the sea plants/creatures in the sea also needs air to breathe.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the trachea and the bronchi?
The word that mean pertaining to the windpipe or trachea is tracheal. The word that means pertaining to the bronchi is bronchial. Tracheobronchial means pertaining to the windpipe and bronchi.
Sometimes the jump from close friends to a couple is too great a gamble for some, as they are afraid of losing what they had, as it is just too precious to risk. However, if there is a romantic love between two close friends, have at it, though take it slow, for slow and easy wins the race, as the cliche goes!
What does soft tissue gas adjacent to the proximal trachea shown on CT mean?
It means that there is an escape of air/gas into the subcutaneous tissue in the part of the trachea that is closest to the head. This is not good because air/gas is not supposed to leak out of the lungs to anywhere but out of the body through the trachea. Was this person on mechanical ventilation?
