Deposition of Inhaled Particles of Lunar Dust
The extent of the inflammatory response in the lung will depend on where the lunar dust particles are deposited. In 1G deposition in the more central airways will reduce the transport of the fine particles to the lung periphery. On the Moon with fractional gravity, the inhaled fine particles will be deposited in more peripheral regions of the lung. Therefore, because of the reduced sedimentation rate in lunar gravity, fine particles of dust will deposit in the alveolar region of the lung. This will exacerbate the potential for lung damage.
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