What's something that you do all day, every day, no matter where
you are or who you're with? (a) think about what's for lunch
tomorrow (b) put your finger in your nose (c) hum your favorite
song It's possible that some kids could say (a) or (c) or that
others might even say — yikes! — (b). But every single person in
the world has to say (d). Breathing air is necessary for keeping
humans (and many animals) alive. And the two parts that are
large and in charge when it comes to breathing? If you guessed
your lungs, you're right! Your lungs make up one of the largest
organs in your body, and they work with your respiratory system
to allow you to take in fresh air, get rid of stale air, and
even talk. Let's take a tour of the lungs! Locate Those Lungs
Your lungs are in your chest, and they are so large that they
take up most of the space in there. You have two lungs, but they
aren't the same size the way your eyes or nostrils are. Instead,
the lung on the left side of your body is a bit smaller than the
lung on th