Lungs

Pulmones

Paired cone-shaped organs occupying the pleural cavities. The right lung has three lobes (superior, middle, inferior) and the left lung has two lobes (superior, inferior) with a cardiac notch. Each lobe is further divided into bronchopulmonary segments. The hilum on the medial surface receives the bronchi, pulmonary vessels, and nerves.

प्रकार Organ
शरीर तंत्र Respiratory
शरीर क्षेत्र Thorax
लैटिन नाम Pulmones
FMA ID 68877

कार्य

The primary organs of gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled. The total surface area of the alveoli is approximately 70 square meters, facilitating efficient gas exchange.

नैदानिक महत्व

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Pneumonia is inflammation of the alveoli. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What is the Lungs?
Paired cone-shaped organs occupying the pleural cavities. The right lung has three lobes (superior, middle, inferior) and the left lung has two lobes (superior, inferior) with a cardiac notch. Each lobe is further divided into bronchopulmonary segments. The hilum on the medial surface receives the b
What is the function of the Lungs?
The primary organs of gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled. The total surface area of the alveoli is approximately 70 square meters, facilitating efficient gas exchange.
What body system is the Lungs part of?
The Lungs is part of the Respiratory.
What conditions affect the Lungs?
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Pneumonia is inflammation of the alveoli. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition.
Where is the Lungs located?
The Lungs is located in the Thorax region of the body.

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