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How big are the lungs?
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See below: They take up the entire shape of the ribs.
Answered 1/19/2021
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Lungs: There are variations between humans, but on average the right lung weighs about 625 grams and the left lung weighs about 567 grams (it is smaller because of the heart). Weight variances are due to the amount of blood or fluid that is in the lung. Males have heavier lungs than females; weight proportionally to the weight of the rest of the body is 1:37 in males, and 1:42 in females.
Answered 3/21/2017
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In terms of surface: area, they are as large as a whole tennis court.
Answered 4/16/2019
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