Question

Give the differences between right and left lung.

Answer 1

The right side of the pair of organs, the principal parts of the respiratory system, at the front of the cavity of the chest, or thorax becomes known as right lung. The left side of the pair of organs, the principal parts of the respiratory system, at the front of the cavity of the chest, or thorax becomes known as the left lung.

difference between Right and Left Lung:-

• Right lung has three lobes, whereas left lung has only two.

• Right lung is shorter and wider, whereas the left lung is narrower and more oblong.

• Anterior border of the left lung is marked by a deep cardiac notch, while that of the right lung is straight. Therefore, left lung is much smaller than right lung (heart occupies space on the left side).

• Due to the compression of the liver, the volume of the right lung is higher than that of the left lung. Hence, the right lung is heavier than left lung.

• The base of the right lung is more concave, while the base of left lung is less concave.

• At the hilums of both lungs, the right lung possesses two bronchi and the left lung possesses only one bronchus.

• Left lung has only oblique fissure, while right lung has horizontal and oblique fissure.

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Answer 2

Lungs are made of soft, elastic, and spongy tissues, which are used in the process of gas exchange called respiration.

The difference between right and left lungs is explained below:

i) Lungs are not of equal size. The right lung is smaller than left lung because the liver is placed a bit higher on right side.

ii) The right lung is broader than left lung due to the space taken by heart on the left side.