10 Questions
What is the approximate lung volume of an adult?
5,000 ml
Why is the left lung a little smaller than the right lung?
It shares space with the heart
What is the average breathing rate for a person at rest?
12-15 times a minute
How much water do we lose through breathing per day?
500 ml
Approximately how long can an adult hold their breath on average?
30 seconds
What is the approximate lung volume of a child at birth?
Approximately 150-200 ml
How much larger is the lung volume of an adult compared to a child at birth?
Approximately 23-fold increase, reaching 5,000 ml in adulthood
Why is the left lung slightly smaller than the right lung?
The left lung is smaller because it shares space in the left side of the chest with the heart
What is the surface area of the lungs equivalent to in size?
Roughly the same size as a tennis court, approximately 78 feet long and 27 feet wide
How much water do we lose through breathing per hour?
Approximately 17.5 ml per hour
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