Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 23, Problem 9CP
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The location of the lungs and differentiate between the parietal pleura and the visceral pleura.
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Lungs are the cone-shaped primary organ of the respiratory system, where the exchange of gases occurs. A pulmonologist is a specialist in treating and diagnosing the lung diseases.
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