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The air you inhale contains oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases like argon and helium. It may also contain pollutants like particulate matter, ozone, and volatile organic compounds depending on the environment you are in.

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Why is there more water vapour in the air we exhale than the air we inhale?

When we inhale, the air enters our respiratory system and gets warmed and humidified, which increases its moisture content. As we exhale, the air has picked up moisture from our lungs and respiratory tract, leading to a higher water vapor content compared to the air we inhale.


What is the difference between the air you inhale than the air you exhale?

The air you inhale contains higher levels of oxygen and lower levels of carbon dioxide compared to the air you exhale, which has lower levels of oxygen and higher levels of carbon dioxide. Additionally, exhaled air may also contain other gases and small amounts of water vapor.


Does all the air you inhale offer oxygen to your alveoli?

No, not all the air you inhale reaches your alveoli. Some of it remains in your airways (such as your trachea and bronchi) and is exhaled back out. The air that does reach your alveoli is where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.


Does inhale air has more oxygen or exhaled air?

Inhaled air has more oxygen compared to exhaled air. When we inhale, we take in fresh oxygen from the environment to use for cellular respiration. As we exhale, we release carbon dioxide and the remaining oxygen that was not used by the body.


When you inhale is there more or less in the space area?

When you inhale, your lungs expand and the volume in the thoracic cavity increases, creating more space for air to enter. This increase in space allows for more air to be taken in with each breath.