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The '''lung'''s are a pair of breathing organs situated within the chest of most [[humanoid]]s, on either side of the heart. Spongy and sac-like, they are a crucial part of the [[Respiratory System|respiratory system]]. They are connected to the nose and mouth by the [[pharynx]], the [[trachea]] and the [[bronchi]], and house the [[alveoli]] clusters which are so important to respiration. The lungs are coated by two layers of a delicate, folded membrane called the [[pleura]].
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The '''lung'''s are a pair of breathing organs situated within the chest of most [[humanoid]]s, on either side of the heart. They are connected to the nose and mouth  
  
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The lungs are the means by which oxygen is delivered to the blood and carbon dioxide is expelled from it. Air from the atmosphere is drawn into the lungs through the nose and mouth, where it enters the many [[alveoli]]. Through those, oxygen is extracted and filtered into capillaries lining the [[alveoli ]]and the walls of the lungs, while carbon dioxide is sent back up to the nose and mouth to be exhaled. During this process, the lungs expand and contract. Additionally, the lungs serve as cushions which protect the heart, and are able to filter out gas micro-bubbles and small blood clots which may form in the veins.
 
  
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Though most [[humanoid]]s possess lungs, there are variations found between species. In [[Human]]s, the right lung is usually slightly larger than the left. [[Klingons]] have three lungs. [[Ferengi]] have upper and lower lungs as opposed to left and right. Some species even possess genetically modified lungs, such as the [[Suliban]] whose lungs were altered to allow them to process atmospheres which would otherwise have been lethal to them.
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The lungs are the means by which oxygen is delivered to the blood and carbon dioxide is expelled from it.
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Though most [[humanoid]]s possess lungs, there are variations found between species. In [[Human]]s, the right lung is usually slightly larger than the left.  
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[[Klingons]] have three lungs.  
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[[Ferengi]] have upper and lower lungs as opposed to left and right.  
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Some species even possess genetically modified lungs, such as the [[Suliban]] whose lungs were altered to allow them to process atmospheres which would otherwise have been lethal to them.
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Revision as of 17:09, 12 August 2021

The lungs are a pair of breathing organs situated within the chest of most humanoids, on either side of the heart. They are connected to the nose and mouth


The lungs are the means by which oxygen is delivered to the blood and carbon dioxide is expelled from it.


Though most humanoids possess lungs, there are variations found between species. In Humans, the right lung is usually slightly larger than the left.

Klingons have three lungs.

Ferengi have upper and lower lungs as opposed to left and right.

Some species even possess genetically modified lungs, such as the Suliban whose lungs were altered to allow them to process atmospheres which would otherwise have been lethal to them.

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