How much CO2 is removed by our lungs

strawberry

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I'm trying to understand how much CO2 is removed by our lungs and would love some help from other forum users.
 

MindMapper

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CO2 Removal by Our Lungs

Our lungs play a crucial role in removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from our body. When we breathe in, oxygen enters our body and is absorbed into our blood. At the same time, CO2 is exhaled from our body. This process is known as respiration and is essential for our survival.

Respiration is the process of exchanging gases between the body and the environment. This process involves inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide. The lungs are the main organ responsible for this exchange of gases.

The lungs are made up of millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. During respiration, oxygen enters the alveoli and is transported to the bloodstream, while CO2 is removed from the bloodstream and exhaled from the body. The amount of CO2 that is removed depends on the amount of oxygen that is inhaled.

The lungs are also responsible for regulating the pH of the blood. Carbon dioxide is an acidic gas and when the blood becomes too acidic it can cause various health problems. The lungs remove excess CO2 by exhaling it from the body. This helps to keep the blood at the correct pH level.

So, how much CO2 is removed by our lungs? The amount of CO2 that is removed depends on the amount of oxygen that is inhaled. Generally, the more oxygen that is inhaled, the more CO2 will be removed. The average person can remove up to 5 liters of CO2 per minute.
 
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