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What is the substance that is inhaled and

what is it required for? and How is the substance that is exhaled
produced and why does it have to be
removed?

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Answer:

The substance that is inhaled is oxygen. It is used to provide energy to your body/muscles. Carbon dioxide is the substance that is exhaled and it is produced in the cells in our bodies in order to break down the food that we eat and subsequently produce energy for sustaining life. CO2 is considered waste and must be removed from the body because it is the result of used oxygen/energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Our diaphragm allows us to inhale and exhale oxygen/carbon dioxide. Oxygen is used as ATP energy when it powers our muscles/body. Oxygen is used to convert food into energy for our bodies and once it is all used up, it becomes carbon dioxide. From there, the waste that is a result of oxygen is exhaled through our lungs.

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