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The lungs are the organ that takes air into the body. The air is taken in through the nose and the mouth.
Angela Veum
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Why does inhaled air contain more oxygen than exhaled air?
Organisms obtain energy from their food through oxidative metabolism. Sugars are broken down to water and carbon dioxide and that requires oxygen. Humans extract oxygen from the air via their lungs so that the exhaled air has less oxygen (and also more carbon dioxide) than ambient air.
How is your body similar to a can containing air?
because they both contain air
What is the function of nose in respiratory system?
The nose is one of the primary entry points for respiration. The air gets in your nose and goes down the trachea. Your lungs take in oxygen and pass it around the body. The arteries carry the oxygen away and the veins carry the deoxygenated blood in.
To take air into the body and force it out again?
Respire. This is a dictionary definition, often used in crosswords. I do not believe it is the same as the other interpretation being touted as meaning the same
What is the connection between respiratory system and circulartory system?
as when we take air( o2) ,the broncheol(have a special type of skin which take the o2 thru blod flow for all cells present in human body),so mainly the respiratory system linked to circulartory system to provide o2 to cells of the body.
Why do lungs take in air?
air contains oxygen the body needs
Does air take up two third of the body?
no
Where these take air into your body?
Your body takes in air through your nose and mouth. There is another interpretation of the original question. "to respire"
What part of the body take oxygen that your body needs from the air and put it in your bloodstream?
Your nose and mouth.
Which part of the human body takes in oxygen directly from the air?
The lungs take in oxygen directly from the air.
How do lungs help you to breath?
the veins in your body take air from your nose into the lungs
How does your body take in air?
It comes through your nose and into your lungs through the trachea.
When you breathe do you take in oxygen?
Yes. You take in air which is about 20% oxygen
Which organ in your body does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between your body and the surrounding air take place?
External nostrils are the parts of our respiratory system which help in the exchange of gases between your body and surrounding air.
How much air do you take in every time you breathe?
When our body is in relaxed state, it will probably take up quarter of a liter air every time we breathe in. When our body is engaged in some activity, the amount of air taken in increases. A professional bike racer's amount of air taken in can reach up to 2 liters.
When the lungs take in oxygen they are functioning to collect oxygen for the body to use. When air is expelled from the lungs they are functioning to?
remove waste from the body
When the lungs take in oxygen they are functioning to collect oxygen for the body to use When air is expelled from the lungs they are functioning to?
remove waste from the body
