Overview of the lungs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the lungs?
A
To oxygenate the blood by bringing air in close relation to the deoxygenated blood in the pulmonary circulation.
2
Q
What is the normal healthy appearance of the lungs?
A
Light, soft and spongy. May have some dark black deposits from breathing polluted air.
3
Q
Which lung is larger and why?
A
The right is larger. The left lung has a depression in it from where the heart sits.
4
Q
Which lung has three lobes?
A
The right
5
Q
Which lung has 2 lobes?
A
Left
6
Q
Where are the lungs?
A
The left and right of the thorax, seperated by the mediastinum.
7
Q
What are the lungs surrounded by?
A
The pleural cavities
8
Q
Where does air enter the lungs from?
A
The main bronchi
