Structure and Function of the Lungs
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- Created on: 04-05-15 13:47
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Trachea- Composed of cartilage to give it strength and to keep open
Ribs- Protect the heart and lungs
Bronchi- "Respiratoy tree" that leads to the centre of each lung
Lungs- We have two. Right lung had 3 lobes and left lung has 2 lobes
Diaphragm- A sheet of muscle that moves up and down, impotant for maintaining pressure inside the thoraic cavity.
Intercostal muscles- Muscles surrounding the lungs
Bronchioles- "Branches" from the bronchi into the lungs with…
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