Did You Know!
š« Your Lungs Can Grow New Tissue (To a Point)
Unlike many organs, the lungs have a limited ability to regenerate. In certain casesāsuch as after part of a lung is surgically removedāthe remaining lung tissue can expand and partially regrow.
This has been observed in patients recovering from severe lung damage or surgery.
š Why this is surprising:
We often think organ damage is permanent, but the lungs show that the body still has hidden regenerative abilitiesāeven in adulthood.