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99 - Living on a Lung

The Curious Clinicians

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Understanding Lung Reserve and Compensation Mechanisms

This chapter delves into lung reserve and how the respiratory system adapts when lung tissue is lost. It highlights mechanisms such as alveolar recruitment and potential lung regeneration that enable the body to maintain effective respiratory function in the face of injury.

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