Name the gas which is expelled out during expiration. Where is it originally produced in our bodies?
Answer
The gas which is expelled during expiration is carbon-di-oxide. It is produced as a result of the oxidation of glucose in the tissues. (Cellular respiration)
Answer briefly the following: What is the difference between breathing and respiration?
Answer
Breathing is a simple physical process of drawing in air through the nostrils and expelling it out. Respiration is a chemical process which involves the breakdown of food and releases energy.
The process of conversion of glucose molecules in food into energy-rich molecules, carbon dioxide and water with the help of oxygen is known as respiration.