why are the lungs soft and spongy

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why are the lungs soft and spongy left lung lies to the heart physiological dead air space is anatomic dead space plus

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Chapter 35: Structure and function of the Respiratory System           ● Ventilation                         ○ The movement of air between the atmosphere and the respiratory                 portion of lungs (movement of gases into and out of the alveoli of the lungs)                         ○ Does not participate in gas exchange           ● Perfusion                          ○ The flow of blood in the adjacent pulmonary capillaries            ● Diffusion                         ○ The transfer of gases between the air­filled spaces in the lungs                and the blood (the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries)            ● The respiratory system is divided into 2 parts by function:                         ○ Conducting airways: through

why are the lungs soft and spongy

why are the lungs soft and spongy
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School: Arizona State University

Department: Biomedical Science

Course: Human Pathology

Professor: Christodoulakis

Term: Spring 2016

Tags: pathology

Cost: 50

Name: HCR 240 test 3 notes

Description: These notes cover everything that will be covered on exam 3

Uploaded: 03/14/2016

why are the lungs soft and spongy

why are the lungs soft and spongy Description

School: Arizona State University

Department: Biomedical Science

Course: Human Pathology

Professor: Christodoulakis

Term: Spring 2016

Tags: pathology

Cost: 50

Name: HCR 240 test 3 notes

Description: These notes cover everything that will be covered on exam 3

Uploaded: 03/14/2016

why are the lungs soft and spongy
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