Question

Why does the right lung have three lobes, whereas the left lung only has two? (1 point) Responses The heart takes up space on the left side where the third lobe would be. The heart takes up space on the left side where the third lobe would be. There are three rounded prominences on the left lung and only two on the right. There are three rounded prominences on the left lung and only two on the right. The right lung is tasked with providing clean oxygenated blood to the body, the left lung is extra. The right lung is tasked with providing clean oxygenated blood to the body, the left lung is extra. The right and left lung both have three lobes. The right and left lung both have three lobes.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **The heart takes up space on the left side where the third lobe would be.**

The left lung is smaller and only has two lobes to accommodate the position of the heart, which sits slightly to the left side of the chest cavity, making room for the heart in that area.