How does expired air differ from inspired air qualitywise?
Expired air: It is the air that leaves the chest during expiration.
Inspired air: The act of inhaling air into the lungs is known as inspiration (inhalation), and inspired air is that which enters the lungs when the larynx is open.
S.No. | Expired air | Inspired air |
1. | It has less oxygen in it. (15.3%) | It contains more oxygen than expired air, on the whole.(21%) |
2. | It has more in it (4% - 5.3%). | It has less (0.04%). |