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Which organ in the body gets rid of carbon dioxide?

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Carbon dioxide is expelled from our lungs.

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When you exhale what gas does your body get rid off?

When you breathe out, your body gets rid of Carbon Dioxide (CO2).


When you breathe out your body gets rid of what?

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Where does the carbon dioxide go once your body gets rid of it?

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How does body gets its energy?

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How does oxygen from the air gets into your body?

You breathe in the oxygen from your nose and mouth and when you breathe out,it's carbon dioxide.


What is the lungs purpose?

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