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What is the source of carbon dioxide that we exhale?
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This oxygen is used by our body cells to break down glucose, which is a type of sugar that our body uses for energy. This process is known as cellular respiration. Show more…
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Where does the CO2 that we exhale come from
We inhale oxygen when we breathe and exhale carbon dioxide. What is the oxygen used for and where does the carbon dioxide come from?
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