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The lungs are essential organs for respiration in many animals. In mammals, the two lungs are located on either side of the heart in the chest cavity. Their main function is to transport oxygen from the air into the bloodstream and release carbon dioxide from the blood into the air. Air enters through the mouth/nose and travels through branching passageways until reaching tiny air sacs called alveoli where gas exchange occurs. Lung structure and function varies across species but generally involves transpor
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