Difference between revisions of "Lungs"
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: [[Breathing]] in is called [[Inhale|inhaling]] and [[breathing]] out is called [[exhale|exhaling]]. | : [[Breathing]] in is called [[Inhale|inhaling]] and [[breathing]] out is called [[exhale|exhaling]]. | ||
: The [[lungs]] contain many [[alveolus|alveoli]] that exchange [[Oxygen]] and [[Carbon Dioxide]] with the [[blood]]. | : The [[lungs]] contain many [[alveolus|alveoli]] that exchange [[Oxygen]] and [[Carbon Dioxide]] with the [[blood]]. | ||
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+ | The [[lungs]] are [[organ]]s in the [[Breathing System|breathing system]] used to [[transfer]] [[oxygen]] from the [[air]] to the [[blood]] and [[transfer]] [[Carbon Dioxide]] from the [[blood]] to the [[air]]. |
Revision as of 17:21, 8 November 2018
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The lungs are organs in the breathing system used to transfer oxygen from the air to the blood and transfer Carbon Dioxide from the blood to the air.
A computer generated image of the lungs. |
Adaptations of the Lungs
- The lungs contain thousands of small air sacks with alveoli inside to give a large surface area for gas exchange.
About Lungs
- The lungs are found in the thorax.
- The lungs are protected by the rib cage.
- The lungs are 100 times easier to inflate than a balloon.
- Breathing in is called inhaling and breathing out is called exhaling.
- The lungs contain many alveoli that exchange Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide with the blood.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The lungs are organs in the breathing system used to transfer oxygen from the air to the blood and transfer Carbon Dioxide from the blood to the air.