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Lungs
The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea (windpipe) conducts inhaled air into the lungs through its tubular branches, called bronchi. The main function of the lungs is the process of gas exchange called respiration (or breathing). Lungs are inside of your rib cage.
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SEP 30, 2016
Videos
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...
Written By:
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SEP 28, 2016
Immunology
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...
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Scientists from Stanford University accidentally discovered a new cancer treatment, and it’s got all of the anti-c
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
SEP 23, 2016
Cancer
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...
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Videos
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Microbiology
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...
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Immunology
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...
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Kara Marker
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Cardiology
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