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What are the functions of oxygen in the human body?

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oxygen is pumped form the heart into the blood, where it supplies every cell in your body. your body is made of cells, and cells need oxygen to survive. without oxygen for just 2.5 minutes, brain damage can result. after about 5 minutes, the body starts to die.

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