What can be the non-respiratory functions of lungs:
High-Yield Explanation
NON respiratory function of lung:
ACE synthesized by lung – Na balance.
Fibrinolytic function – Pulmonary Endothelium is rich in PLASMIN activator.
Heparin – Lung is rich in mast cells which secrete heparin.
SURFACTANT – Synthesized by type 2 alveolar epithelial cells.