Lungs Information

               LUNGS INFORMATION

The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system, responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.

The lungs work with other body systems, including the circulatory, nervous, lymphatic, and immune systems.

    Structure

.The lungs are spongy, pinkish-gray organs located in the chest cavity. 

.The right lung has three lobes, while the left lung has two. 

.The lungs are surrounded by the pleura, a membrane that separates the lungs from the chest wall. 

  Function

.When you breathe in, air enters your lungs and travels to the alveoli, where gas exchange takes place. 

.The alveoli absorb oxygen from the air and pass it into the blood. 

.The alveoli also remove carbon dioxide from the blood, which is then exhaled.

  

  Interesting facts about your lungs

.You can have lobes of your lung removed and live. You can even live with only one lung.

.Lungs are the only organs in your body that will float.

.Exercise can help you increase your lung capacity.

.A typical adult has 300 million to 500 million alveoli.