Lungs Reach Full Size By Age Nine
Facts about lungs explain growth to full size by age nine and a constant cell count. Flattened lungs would cover a football field. Daily, about 30,000 quarts of air are inhaled and most inhaled substances settle on the lungs surface.
Inside Story Innerviews The Body Breathing System
Betty Debnam outlines how air enters the body through the nose and mouth, moves via the pharynx and windpipe into the lungs. It explains the diaphragm, bronchial tubes, alveoli, lung lobes, cilia, and mucus in straightforward terms for young readers.
Local Puzzle Clue Teases Hidden Word Theme
A fragmented word puzzle hints at a hidden theme using letters and everyday items. Clues include terms like MINI, HE, A, L, T, H and various objects such as mushroom, shark, tea, kettle, lion, ice cream, and cup to steer decoding.
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American Lung Association
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