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When we breathe in air, nitrogen also goes inside along with oxygen. What is the fate of this nitrogen?

A

It moves alon with oxygen into the cells

B

It comes out with the `CO_(2)` during exhalation

C

It is absorbed only by the nasal cells

D

Nitrogen concentration is already more in the cells so it is not at all absorbed.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Composition of Air**: - Air is composed of various gases, primarily nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%). When we inhale, we take in both of these gases. 2. **Inhalation Process**: - During inhalation, oxygen is the primary gas that our body needs for respiration. Nitrogen, although present, is not utilized by the body. 3. **Fate of Nitrogen in the Body**: - Unlike oxygen, nitrogen is not absorbed or used by our cells. The human body does not have a mechanism to utilize nitrogen in its elemental form. 4. **Exhalation Process**: - When we exhale, we release carbon dioxide, a waste product of respiration. The nitrogen that was inhaled also exits the body during exhalation. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the fate of nitrogen that enters the body during breathing is that it is expelled unchanged along with carbon dioxide when we exhale. 6. **Correct Answer**: - The correct option is that nitrogen comes out with carbon dioxide during exhalation.

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Composition of Air**: - Air is composed of various gases, primarily nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%). When we inhale, we take in both of these gases. 2. **Inhalation Process**: - During inhalation, oxygen is the primary gas that our body needs for respiration. Nitrogen, although present, is not utilized by the body. ...
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