Why Is the Left Lung About 10% Smaller Than the Right

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why is the left lung about 10% smaller than the right lung?

• A)The stomach is found on the left side of the body and pushes up against the diaphragm.
• B)The large blood vessels like the vena cavae and aorta take up more space on the left side.
• C)The majority of the mass of the heart is found on the left side.
• D)The right side of the body does more work so it needs more air.
• E)The thymus gland takes up more space on the left side.

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