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Humans & other animals use oxygen to power the cells of their body. Without oxygen, the cells of the body quickly lose energy and begin to malfunction.
To prevent this, astronauts bring a lot of oxygen with them into space, so their bodies & brains can continue to function properly.
You can do a little test yourself to see how important oxygen is:
1- exhale
2- start stopwatch
3- don't inhale for as long as possible
4- when you do inhale again, stop the timer.
How long did you go? Usually you'll feel the beginnings of oxygen starvation within 10 seconds. There's also a build up of carbon dioxide (a kind of burning sensation in the lungs).
Imagine that happening up in space and having no oxygen with you! It would not be very fun, and unconsciousness would occur within a minute or two. After that, well, cells would begin to die. When enough cells die, then permanent damage is done to a person's brain & heart--even if they get oxygen, the damage cannot be undone.
The astronaut will die if the lack of oxygen persists, so they make sure that they have more than enough oxygen with them before they go into space.
What else can I help you with?
Why is a rip in the spacesuit is so dangerous?
The oxygen that the astronaut is breathing escapes through that rip (because there is no oxygen outside of the spacesuit, diffusion makes the oxygen spread outside of the spacesuit), and eventually the astronaut dies of oxygen deprivation.the temperature helps to kill the astronaut as well.
Will an astronaut succeed if he tries burning in the moon?
No, an astronaut will not succeed in burning on the moon due to lack of oxygen. Fire requires oxygen to burn, and the moon's atmosphere does not have enough to sustain a fire.
Why do rockets need to carry a supply of oxygen?
Rockets need oxygen to facilitate the chemical reaction for generating thrust. By combining oxygen with fuel in the combustion chamber, rockets produce the hot gases needed to propel the vehicle through space. This enables rockets to overcome the lack of atmospheric oxygen present in space.
What would happen if an astronaut's lifeline was cut?
If an astronaut's lifeline was cut, they would become untethered and float away into space. They would likely be unable to navigate back to their spacecraft and could be lost in space. Immediate action would need to be taken by the astronaut and their crew to retrieve them before they drift too far away.
If the moon has no atmosphere an astronaut's spacesuit must?
While the moon, an astronaut's suit must supply oxygen to breath, and to give protection from the harmful rays from the sun.
What do engineers need to consider when designing a space capsule to protect an astronaut?
engineers ensure the space capsule had carry oxygen for ensure combustion
Why does the need to carry oxygen cylinder?
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What gas do animals need to carry out life processes?
Animals need oxygen to carry out life processes. Plants need carbon dioxide. Some animals and plants can use either if they need to.
What is the element we need to breath?
The element we need to breathe is oxygen. It is essential for cellular respiration, where our cells convert oxygen into energy to carry out their functions.
Need in red blood cells to carry oxygen?
Haemoglobin.
What outside resources are required to carry out photosynthesis?
Plants need sunshine to carry out photosynthesis.
What carries oxygen to all the cells in a fish?
Gills carry oxygen fish need directly from the water
What items do you need to live on the moon?
you need astronaut training.and a ship to hide in when your on the dark side of the moon. Oxygen is a must.some form of food and maybe a diaper.
Can you carry on an oxygen machine while traveling"?
Yes, you can carry an oxygen machine while traveling, but you may need to make arrangements with the airline or transportation provider beforehand.
Why do mountainers carry Oxygen?
If you mean 'Why do climbers carry oxygen cylinders on mountains' then that is to survive. On high mountains like Mount Everest the air (oxygen) is so thin you need help to breathe, so they use oxygen from a cylinder.
What do organisms do with the oxygen they absorb from the air?
Organisms use the oxygen they absorb from the air for their cells. The cells need this oxygen in order to carry out their functions.
Why do spacecraft need internal oxygen supply?
Spacecraft need an internal oxygen supply to provide a breathable atmosphere for astronauts during space travel. Since there is no oxygen in space, spacecraft must carry their own supply to support human life. This ensures that astronauts have the necessary oxygen to breathe and carry out their activities while in space.
