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Do We Exhale 100% Carbon Dioxide?
Humans, as well as other mammals, breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. The question many people ask is, “Do we exhale 100% carbon dioxide?” The simple answer is no. The amount of carbon dioxide exhaled depends on the amount of oxygen inhaled, and the amount of oxygen that is used by the body.
Subtitle: Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Exchange in the Body
When we inhale, oxygen enters our lungs and is then absorbed into the bloodstream. The oxygen is then transported by the blood to the cells of the body, where it is used to create energy. As the cells use the oxygen, they produce carbon dioxide as a waste product. This carbon dioxide is then transported by the blood back to the lungs, where it is exhaled.
Subtitle: The Ratio of Oxygen to Carbon Dioxide Exhaled
The ratio of oxygen to carbon dioxide exhaled depends on the amount of oxygen inhaled and the amount of oxygen used by the body. This ratio can range anywhere from 10:1 (meaning 10 parts oxygen to 1 part carbon dioxide) to 20:1. Generally, the average ratio is 15:1, meaning that 15 parts oxygen are exhaled to 1 part carbon dioxide.
Subtitle: Conclusion
So, to answer the question, no, we do not exhale 100% carbon dioxide. The ratio of oxygen to carbon dioxide exhaled varies depending on the amount of oxygen inhaled and the amount of oxygen used by the body. Generally, the ratio is 15:1, meaning that 15 parts oxygen are exhaled to 1 part carbon dioxide.
