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Lungs - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[Image:Doglungdeflated.jpg|right|thumb|250px|©RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Doglungdeflated.jpg|right|thumb|200px|©RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Doglunginflated.jpg|right|thumb|250px|©RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Doglunginflated.jpg|right|thumb|200px|©RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Routeofairthroughrespiratorysystem.jpg|right|thumb|200px|'''Schematic Diagram showing the route air takes through the respiratory system''']]
The lungs are the site for [[Gas Exchange - Anatomy & Physiology|gaseous exchange]], and are situated within the thoracic cavity. They occupy approximatley 5% of the body volume in mammals when relaxed, but generally have no fixed size or shape since their volume is constantly changing with the processes of [[Ventilation - Anatomy & Physiology#Inspiration|inspiration]] and [[Ventilation - Anatomy & Physiology#Expiration|expiration]].
The lungs are the site for [[Gas Exchange - Anatomy & Physiology|gaseous exchange]], and are situated within the thoracic cavity. They occupy approximatley 5% of the body volume in mammals when relaxed, but generally have no fixed size or shape since their volume is constantly changing with the processes of [[Ventilation - Anatomy & Physiology#Inspiration|inspiration]] and [[Ventilation - Anatomy & Physiology#Expiration|expiration]].