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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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Why do the lungs appear to be collapsed in the fetus?
They are full of amniotic fluid and, until birth, have not been inflated.
Is mayo clinic a cancer hospital?
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What happens when cancer metastasizes to lung?
Lung cancer develops when cells become abnormal and grow out of control. Over time they form a clump - also known as a tumour. Lung cancer develops in the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs (your airways). It can grow within the lung, and it can spread outside the lung.
Lung cancer often develops slowly. It is thought that cells first become abnormal at least five years before the cancer can be detected. The reasons for this delay include:
- most tumours grow slowly
- the lungs are large
- the lungs do not feel pain (pain is not common in lung cancer)
- some of the symptoms are similar to those of COPD, which many smokers also have.
The result of this is that by the time lung cancer is diagnosed, it has often spread outside the lung. If this happens, the cancer is not curable.
There are two main types of lung cancer, called
- small cell cancer
- non small cell cancer; this includes 'squamous' cell cancers and 'adenocarcinoma'.[TOP
Sorry it isn't curable but if you think you may have lung cancer see your G.P A.S.A.P Hurry before its to late
Although it cant be cured if it develops outside the lungs there is a way doctors can slow down the process giving you more time again im sorry it cant be cured hope this helped
Does maijuana effect your lungs?
There haven't been any studies that have concluded any link between lung cancer or other respiratory disease directly related to smoking marijuana without tobacco being involved. Still, inhaling smoke probably isn't the healthiest thing, and there are alternatives. If the marijuana is vaporized or eaten, there are no detrimental effects. Vaporization is the preferred method of consumption by most medical users.
What is the respiratory unit in the lung called?
A functional unit of lung is called an Alveolus. one functional unit of lung consists of Alveolar sac, pulmonary capillaries and bronchial capillaries.
What are each part of your lungs called?
Bronchial Tree- Brings air from the trachea(windpipe) to the alveoli CardiaC Notch- Provides room for the heart
Larynx-Contains the vocal cords
Diaphragm-Muscular membrane under the lungs
Left Inferior lobe- Bottom lobe of the lung on the left side
Left Superior Lobe- Top Lobe of the lung on the left side
Right Inferior Lobe-Bottom lobe of the lung on the right side
Right Middle Lobe-Middle lobe of the lung on the right side
Right Superior Lobe-Top lobe of the lung on the right side
Trachea-Windpipe
What happens if you remove a navel ring after only one week?
Yes! I did and I've had no problems or pain(: i had a CBR hoop and i popped my ball off on accident :P i put neosporin on the ends or both my jewlrey and chased the ring with my new one! didn't hurt and now my rings pretty and ready for swimsuits. :D
Just because you didn't have problems doesn't make it right. Taking it out so soon increases the risk of infection unless you go back to your piercer and have them switch it out for some jewelry that is already autoclaved. Neosporin isn't great either. It's too thick and traps dust as well as prevents the piercings from "breathing". Just keep it in for at least another 2-3 weeks.
How do you know you have cancer?
If ovarian cancer is found and treated quickly, patients usually recover fully. This makes it very important to be aware of possible early symptoms. Signs to look for include swelling or bloating, a feeling of fullness, problems using the restroom, and pelvic or abdominal pain.
How does the diaphragm affect the lungs?
The diaphragm (also called the thoracic diaphragm) is a layer of muscle extending across the bottom of the ribcage. The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. A diaphragm in anatomy is generally used to describe flat structures, like the urogenital and pelvic diaphragm. However when someone speaks of "the diaphragm" they generally mean the thoracic one. With regards to respiration, the diaphragm is a crucial aspect of the process. During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts, allowing the thoracic cavity to grow (the external intercostal muscles also aid expansion) allowing the lungs to take in more air. This also decreases intra-thoracic pressure, meaning when the thoracic cavity grows it creates suction which draws air into the lungs. When the diaphragm relaxes, air is exhaled thus relaxing (opposite of contracting) the diaphragm. This entire process happens every time a breath is taken.
What is a circumscribed nodule in the lung?
A hypoechoic nodule is an area of tissue that is less dense than the surrounding tissue. It is not likely to be cancer if it's circumscribed. Talk with your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
What bones do you think protect the lungs?
The lungs and heart are protected and surrounded by the ribs called the rib cage.
What keeps food from entering your lungs?
The epiglottis is a flap of skin in the throat that covers the trachea (tube to your lungs) when you eat and the esophagus (tube to your digestive system) when you breathe. This keeps air from entering your stomach and food from entering your lungs. In addition, cilia and mucus line the trachea walls. They trap dust,bacteria and other bits and pieces that you don't want in your lungs.
Oxygenated blood from the lungs is received by the?
Heart. The right side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs through the pulmonary arteries. Blood then returns to the heart from the pulmonary veins to the left atrium, the left side of the heart.
What gases pass from the blood to the lungs?
blood takes oxygen and gives carbon dioxide to the lungs
What part of the heart receives oxygen blood from the lungs?
The right atrium which passes it to the right ventricle
How many bronchi does your body have?
10 in your right lung and 8 in your left. A total of 18 bronchi.
How is carbon dioxide transported in the lungs?
Carbon dioxide diffuses out of respiring cells into the blood. Part of it is carried by the same protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen-hemoglobin. The blood is carried into the heart, which pumps it into the lungs.
It is medication taken by an inhauler or hand held nebulizer which helps to open up the bronchi to help people who are having a difficult time with breathing. Most frequently seen in Asthma patients.
An organ in a biological context means a group of tissues that perform one or more specific functions. Human lungs meet that criteria, as their purpose is for our respiratory system. Therefore they meet the criteria of a body organ.
What is in the bronchi of the lungs?
two like structures that lead to the lungs and branch off into the broncoe. (trachea)
The two main bronchi are formed when the trachea (or windpipe) divides.
The right bronchus is more vertical than the left. It is also wider and shorter. It is approximately 2.5cm in length and after entering the right lung it divides into three branches (one going to each of the three lobes of the right lung). Each branch then divides into many smaller branches. As the bronchi get smaller, they are called bronchioles. Bronchioles become terminal bronchioles, then respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts.. and finally alveoli.
The left bronchus is about 5cm in length and is narrower than the right. After entering the left lung, it divides into two branches (one for each of the two lobes of the left lung). Each branch then divides into smaller bronchi in the same way as the bronchi in the right lung, ending in the alveoli.
The bronchi are lined with ciliated columnar epithelium. This contains cilia which are hair like extensions that propel materials along the airways. This helps to keep the airways clear.
