Question

How many lungs are in the human body?

Answer 1

Lungs:

1. Lungs are tissue bags found right beneath the rib cage and above the diaphragm.
2. They play a key role in the body's respiratory system and waste management.
3. Humans have two lungs:
   • Right lungs are larger in size and are divided into three lobes.
   • Left lungs are smaller in size due to the presence of a cardiac notch and are divided into two lobes.
4. The pulmonary pleura surrounds the lungs.
5. The pleural cavity is situated between the potential spaces found in the pleurae structure.
6. Pleural fluid is a thin coating of lubricating fluid found in the pleural cavity.