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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Explain how carbon dioxide is transported from the tissues to the lungs?

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The process of cellular respiration that takes place in the mitochondria of cells is responsible for producing carbon dioxide as a byproduct. The number of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that are metabolized and their rate of metabolism are the factors that decide the amount of carbon dioxide produced.

The maintenance of the blood pH, keeping up the respiratory drive, etc are the roles played by carbon dioxide. When the carbon dioxide levels are increased in the body, it leads to a condition called respiratory acidosis. When the levels of carbon dioxide in the blood decrease, it leads to a condition called respiratory alkalosis.

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