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If the question is "What makes the Lung expand?" then the answer is the Diaphragm. Located below the lungs, the diaphragm pulls down on the lungs causing them to increase in volume and in turn causing a lower pressure than that outside the body. This causes air to enter the lungs.
If the question is "What makes the Lung grow?" then the answer is the indeed: Time.
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Where do lung cancers start?
Most lung cancers start in the cells that line the bronchi, and can take years to develop. As they grow larger they prevent the lungs from functioning normally.
Is the right or left lung larger?
The right lung is larger than left lung The left lung is made up of 2 lobes while right is made up of 3 lobes.
Which lung is the largest?
The right lung is larger. Trust me, I'm a professional.
When Alice falls down the rabbit hole what food makes her grow and what makes her shrink?
In "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," the food that makes Alice grow larger is cake labeled "Eat Me," while the potion that makes her shrink is a bottle labeled "Drink Me."
What will happen if the left lung is larger than the right lung?
you would die
What factor makes it possible for animals with endoskeletons to grow larger than animals with exoskeletons?
yes
Can you increase your lung capacity?
Yes, you can increase your lung capacity when you grow. When your grow you need more air, so your lungs grow with you. The taller you grow the more air you need!
Does the right lung have more lung capacity than the left lung?
First it's larger, second the left lung is sharing space with your heart..
Why is the right lung large?
It is larger than the left lung because the left lung is smaller to make room for the heart.
What are the sructures of the lung?
The larger structures are called lobes.
Who have more lung capacity shorter or taller people?
Not necessarily, but in general, yes.
What is the Difference in lung volume between men and women?
On average, men have larger lung volumes compared to women. This is primarily due to differences in body size, with men typically having larger lung capacities to accommodate their larger body size and muscle mass. However, when adjusted for body size, the difference in lung volume between men and women becomes less significant.
