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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 | + | [[File:Lungs - human.png|thumb|200px|right|Diagram of [[human]] lungs]] |
| + | [[File:Lungs - Talaxian.png|thumb|200px|right|Diagram of [[Talaxian]] lungs and [[heart]]]] | ||
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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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| − | 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. | + | 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. | + | * [[Klingons]] have three lungs. |
| + | * [[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. | + | 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. |
[[Category:Medical]] | [[Category:Medical]] | ||
[[Category:Anatomy]] | [[Category:Anatomy]] | ||
Revision as of 19:44, 24 October 2022
Diagram of human lungs
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.
