Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 13 - The Respiratory System - Review Questions - Page 488: 18

Answer

The left and right lungs can be differentiated based upon their structure. The right lung wide and short whereas the left lung is long and narrow. The left lung has only one bronchus whereas the right lung has two bronchi. The left lung have one oblique fissure whereas the right lung have two fissures one oblique and one horizontal.

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