History of the lungs: what is it like, how does it work?
History of the lungs: what is it like, how does it work? Lung damage from minor infections or injuries can heal on its own, but damage from smoking , pollution or chronic diseases can be permanent. The lungs are the main part of our respiratory system and work to deliver oxygen to the body and expel carbon dioxide. How many breaths do you take in a minute? In seconds? Hardly counted. How long can you live without breathing? You have hardly inquired about this. Because inhaling and exhaling is an automatic process, for which you do not need to make any extra effort. But what if that breath stopped suddenly? You definitely have the answer. Not only is it essential for life, the lungs play a vital role in taking in and releasing oxygen, which is needed every moment. The lungs, spread out in a soft sponge-like structure inside the chest, supply oxygen to the body and give it energy and expel toxic carbon dioxide. What role does the lungs play in the continuous process from taking in ...