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How many lungs does a regular body have?
2 lungs.
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Which body system does the lungs belong to?
Respitory System.
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Can you live without lungs?
NO!
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What does the lung look like?
It looks like 2 big, pink sponges.
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Can you live with one lung?
You can survive with only one lung, like many people do. But without both lungs, you would only survive a few minutes.
200
Can a lung be transplanted?
Yes, it is possible. It happens in many countries.
200
What are some animals that have lungs?
Most animals do. Some examples are birds, mammals, dogs, cats, etc.
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Are your lungs always pink?
Yes, except for if you smoke. Then, your lungs will be covered in black tar. (SO DON'T SMOKE!)
300
How many sections does each lung have?
5, 3 on the right side and 2 on the left side.
300
Can your lung be replaced with a artificial lung?
No, there is not an artificial lung created yet. But, you can use a portable machine to help your breathing. (A ECMO)
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What happens if your lungs don't work properly?
You can't breathe and your organs will start to shut down really fast as they can't get blood and oxygen.
300
Can your lungs float in water?
Yes, lungs are the only organs that can float on water because they are full of air.
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What is the organisms function?
To inhale oxygen into the body and to remove carbon dioxide.
400
What is the diaphragm?
It’s the dome-shaped muscle directly under the lungs that does about 75-80% of the work of breathing.
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What is the weight of both our lungs?
1.3 kilograms or 2.9 pounds
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How many times do you breathe in a day with your lungs?
23,000 times