Phrases with «air sacs»

"Air sacs" refer to small, hollow spaces or pockets in the lungs of animals, including humans. These air sacs help with breathing by allowing air to enter and exit the lungs, making it easier for the body to get oxygen and remove waste gases like carbon dioxide. Full definition

air sacs

tiny air sacs

Sentences with «air sacs»

Under this grant, Zuo is studying the molecular mechanisms of lung surfactant, which is crucial to maintaining normal respiratory function in air sacs of the lung. (sciencedaily.com)
By holding your breath, you are giving it ample time to travel deep into your bronchial tubes and replace the stale air trapped inside the millions of air sacs in your lungs with new, fresh oxygen. (fitbodyhq.com)
«Results also identified mechanisms regulating the numbers and phenotype of macrophages in the tiny air sacs of the lungs (called alveoli) in health and disease,» said Takuji Suzuki, MD, PhD, the study's first author and a scientist in the Division of Neonatology and Pulmonary Biology at Cincinnati Children's. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «air sacs»

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