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The body gets rid of carbon dioxide because it is a waste product, and like every other waste product, it has to come out or you will get sick, or in this case, die.

Specifically, carbon dioxide within the plasma exchanges acts to make the body more acidic and the change in pH affects the ability of enzymes to function properly. The pH is therefore tightly controlled.

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Which action removes carbon dioxide from the body?

Breathing out removes carbon dioxide from the body. When we exhale, carbon dioxide is expelled from the lungs, allowing the body to rid itself of this waste product.


How does the human body get rid of carbonic acid?

The body can break down carbonic acid into carbon dioxide and water. (It can exhale carbon dioxide and either uses or urinates out the water.) Carbonic acid is part of the system that keeps the pH of your blood stable. When your blood starts to get too acidic, it converts the excess carbonic acid into carbon dioxide and water. When you blood gets too basic/alkaline, it converts the excess carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid.


How is carbon dioxide removed from the body?

Carbon dioxide is removed from the body through a process called respiration. When we breathe, we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is carried in the blood to the lungs, where it is then exhaled out of the body.


How does the body eliminate carbon dioxide from the bloodstream?

The body eliminates carbon dioxide from the bloodstream through a process called respiration. When we breathe, we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is carried in the blood to the lungs, where it is then exhaled out of the body.


What does an increase in carbon dioxide in the blood cause the body to do?

An increase in carbon dioxide in the blood signals the body to breathe more rapidly and deeply to get rid of the excess carbon dioxide. This helps to maintain the body's acid-base balance and ensure that enough oxygen is available for tissues.