THE LUNGS

The lungs are located inside the chest cavity and protected by the rib cage.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What do we call the double membrane that surrounds the lungs?

• pleura

• pericardium

• breastbone

Pleura serves to cushion the lungs and reduce any friction.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It separates the chest cavity from the abdomen.

• diaphragm

• chest cavity

• sterna

What happens when you inhale?

• Diaphragm contracts (moves down)

• Diaphragm relaxes (moves up)

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Lungs are divided into lobes: three lobes for the right lung and two for the left lung.

• TRUE

• FALSE

These are the air sacs of the lungs.

• alveoli

• pleura

• lobes

Name one lung disease or disorder.

(a)  

Give one way to take care of our lungs.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lungs?

• to pump blood

• to supply the body with oxygen

• remove carbon dioxide and other wastes from the blood