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What is the main function of lungs in a human body?


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Lungs:

  1. Lungs are the primary organs of respiration in humans and other vertebrates.
  2. They are located on either side of the heart, in the thoracic cavity of the chest.
  3. Anatomically, the lungs are spongy organs with an estimated total surface area between 50 to 75 sq meters.

The main function of lungs in a human body:

  1. The primary function of the lungs is to facilitate the exchange of gases between the blood and the air.
  2. They have microscopic structures called alveoli which help in the gas exchange process.

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