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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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Lungs receive deoxygenated blood?

From the pulmonary artery of the heart.

How does the diaphragm work to allow the lungs to inflate?

The diaphragm is a thin band of muscle under the lungs. When it contracts, the lungs are pulled up and out, reducing the air pressure and causing oxygen to be drawn in. When the diaphragm relaxes, the carbon dioxide is pushed out of the lungs.

Do lungs protect the heart?

Lungs and heart are both located inside the rib cage where as the brain is inside the skull. The brain's blood supply is separated by the blood-brain barrier. Lungs are surrounded by pleural cavity

What are tubes that carry air inside the lungs called?

Air goes into the alveoli (al-vee-OH-lye) within the lungs where fresh oxygen is transferred into millions of tiny blood vessels, and unwanted gas in the blood, mostly carbon dioxide is transferred out of the tiny blood vessels and into the alveoli and is pushed out of your body when you breathe out.

What do apples contain that prevent cancer?

Antioxidants. These are substances which protect the body's cells from the damaging effects of highly unstable molecules called free-radicals. In some cases free-radicals can damage the genetic material of a cell, so increasing the chance that it will become cancerous. Be eliminating free radicals, antioxidants help prevent cancer

What is the air left in your lungs after you exhale called?

The air left in your lungs after exhaling is called "Expiratory Reserve".

How is the exchange of gases in humans similar to the exchange of gases in plants?

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When do lungs develop?

The lungs are the last organs to develop in utero. They are generally developed enough to be able to perform breathing at about 32 weeks, or 7 1/2 months.

What is the name of drawing air into the lungs called?

Air is drawn into your lungs by inhaling. Whenever we breath, we do a series of exhalations, then inhalations to circulate air throughout our bodies. Our lungs trap the air we inhale and use the Oxygen found in it.

How is lung abscess treated?

Most patients with lung abscess will not need surgery. About 5% of patients-usually those who do not respond to antibiotics or are coughing up large amounts of blood may have emergency surgery for removal of the diseased part of the lung

Symtoms of brain cancer?

I'm uncertain what you mean by "lower skull"...I'm guessing Brain cancer in the lower part of the skull/top of the neck.

My moms first symptoms were double vision and difficulty walking. She had to hang onto walls to keep her balance.

Later it turns to headaches/vomiting and odd, eratic behavior. Like seeing white mice running on the couch when there are none, or intently "watching" the TV even though it isn't turned on.

Personality changes and anger are common also. She fell often, especially if she was tired. A type of epileptic fit happened also.

The symptoms depend on the location and size of the tumor. Mom had 15 tumors so she had alot of symptoms.

Where would the lungs and the heart be found?

The lungs and heart are found within the rib cage. The rib cage provides protection for these vital organs.

Is the bronchi part of the digestive system?

No, bronchioles are part of the respiratory system. They are small airways found in the lungs.

What prevents food from going into your throat?

Food normally goes in your throat when you swallow. A coordinated swallow reflex, controlled partially by the tongue, helps you control the timing of swallowing.

Why do humans not use their skin for gas exchange?

Humans cannot breathe through their skin because they are large organisms. Smaller organisms, such as frogs or flatworms, are able to absorb oxygen through their skin because the oxygen doesn't have to travel fr from the surface of the skin. It also has to do with the fact that human skin isn't as moist as the skin of frogs, etc., and moist skin is required for transdermal breathing.

What is the main function of air sac in the lung?

There isn't an air sac in the lungs, They're alveolis that take in the air and expand to improve their surface area, causing your diaphragm to expand and shrink when you breathe, but the function is to allow you to respire.