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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 the difference between the heart and lungs?
The difference is that the heart pumps the blood around the body and lungs helps the person to breathe.
If the pressure inside the lungs decreases outside air is pushed into the airways by what?
The pressure inside the lungs decreases as the ribcage moves out and up. Air from outside basically gets pushed in by other air molecules due to the pressure gradient (air moves from a high pressure to a low pressure)
Can non smokers get black lungs?
Yes of course. There have been many cases of coal miners getting black lung because of all the particales of coal they inhale. no they can not get black lungs!!!
The answer to this is in your textbook
What diseases can you get from cancer?
What else you want to get other than cancer and as such it is lethal.Well other effects (complicationss) of different types of cancer are organ failure(affecting the organ involved),hormonal abnormalities( as in cancers of thyroid,adrenal,pituitary,ovary,pancreas),metabolic abnormalities( as in lung cancer,bone cancer),recurrent/non-healing infections(due to ulceration and fungation),haematological disease like anaemia,cachexia9extreme wasting),reduced immunity leading to fatal infection as in blood cancers.The list goes on...
The space between the lungs is called the?
Each lung is surrounded by pleura, sac-like structures which prevent the lungs over-expanding and reduce friction between lungs during their expansion. They contain a small amount of pleural effusion (fluid) which keeps the lungs moist acting as a lubricant. Each pleura is made of two layers, parietal and visceral. The visceral membrane is continuous with the lungs and the parietal is on top of that (with the pleural fluid/effusion between).
Between the two lungs is a structure called the mediastinum, this is another sac-like structure which contains the pericardium (heart-sac), the heart, the major vessels leaving the heart, some of the oesophagus and trachea also enter it.
Depends on how much, but it is never good. It takes very little in the lungs to do the job.
Is a lung condition a proper noun?
No, it would be just a normal noun because it is a thing.
Why do you have blood leaking into your lung from your heart?
well, blood from your heart goes to the lung to collect oxygen. It's not exactly leaking so to speak but more like flowing
Why is the right brake light brighter then the left and why does it burn out more often?
I guess the people that are on this forum know a lot about yellow lens but there is no with thE knowledge to help with my question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The microscopic air sacs or alveoli are the sites where the blood what?
Pick up oxygen and give up carbon dioxide
ants breath through their spiracles which are found on the abdomen of the ant
What is the medical term meaning instrument used to visually examine the bronchi?
bronchoscope
A bronchoscope is used to inspect the interior of the bronchi.
What are the drugs called that are used to dilate the walls of the bronchi and treat asthma?
bronchodilators are the class of drugs that open the airways in asthmatics
What happens during gas exchange in the lung?
Gaseous exchange is the process where we get the oxygen we need into our bodies and the Carbon dioxide, that we produce during respiration, out. This process takes place in little sacks of the lungs called alveolus. These Alveolus have several features that encourage gasseos exchange to take place including moist, one cell thick walls. The gases move by the process of deffusion. Deffusion is when gasses spread from an area of high concentratio to low concentration. The oxygen diffuses into the blood and the carbon diffuses int the lung.(Red blood cells exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen. -TRIP)
Read more: What_happens_during_gas_exchange
How do you swim with a trache cannula?
Swimming with a tracheostomy cannula requires careful precautions to avoid water entering the airway. It's essential to use a waterproof tracheostomy cover or cap to protect the cannula while swimming. Additionally, consulting with a healthcare professional before attempting to swim is crucial to ensure safety and determine if it’s appropriate for your specific condition. Always swim in a safe environment and consider having a buddy nearby for assistance.
Does reptile lungs contain alveoli?
Reptile lungs do not contain alveoli in the same way that mammalian lungs do. Instead, reptilian lungs are typically structured with a series of air sacs or chambers that facilitate gas exchange. Some reptiles have a more complex lung structure with infoldings to increase surface area, but they lack the alveolar system found in mammals. As a result, while they can effectively exchange gases, their respiratory system is different from that of mammals.
