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3-3: What effect did opening the valve have on the left lung? Why does this happen?

3-4: What effect on the collapsed lung in the left side of the glass bell jar did you observe when you closed the valve? How well did the results compare with your prediction?
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3-3: What effect did opening the valve have on the left lung? Why does this happen?

It caused the lung to collapse because the pressure in the pleural cavity is less than the intrapulmonary pressure. Air flows from the lungs causing the collapse of the lung.

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3-4: What effect on the collapsed lung in the left side of the glass bell jar did you observe when you closed the valve? How well did the results compare with your prediction?

The lung did remain collapsed and did not reinflate after the valve was closed.
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11 years ago
Thanks Duddy, I can always count on you!  Wink Face
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You're welcome.
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