LUNGS

Breathe In - Breathe Out Summary

Breathing is the movement of air in and out of the lungs. The lungs are inside the
thoracic cavity or rib cage. The lungs have no muscles and cannot move on their
own. They expand and contract with the help of the diaphragm and intercostal
muscles. When air enters through the nose, it is called inhalation. The lungs fill
with air, expand, and the ribs rise.
How important do you think your lungs are?
They are the center of the respiratory system
 What are the results of smoking?
Chronic bronchitis.
Pulmonary emphysema.
Lung cancer.
Arterial hypertension.
Coronary heart disease (angina or myocardial
infarction).
Cerebrovascular accidents (thrombosis,
hemorrhages or embolisms).
Gastrointestinal ulcer.
Chronic gastritis.
 How does it damage the lungs?
Long-term exposure to certain toxins and
contaminants
 How does it affect the respiratory system?
It promotes potentially lethal conditions such
as hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the tissues),
arrhythmias and loss of consciousness
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