The human lungs are primary organs for the respiratory system in human and animals. Asides being an organ used for breathing, these are 10 knowledgeable facts about the lungs that you should also know.
- You can live a pretty normal life with one lung should in case the second one is damaged.
- These organs are the only human organ that floats on water.
- 70% percent of waste is eliminated through your lungs just by simply breathing.
- For humans, the right lung is larger than the left lung because the heart is on the right.
- They are kept within the rib cage for protection.
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- They are connected to the spinal cord at the back and chest bone at the front.
- Breathing deeply into the lungs can help you relieve pain and ease stress.
- Contrary to what is known, these organs contain a large amount of blood.
- The mouth is directly connected to these organs through the connection of the wind pipe and esophagus.
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