Who? What? Humans: “aerobic” respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen and is most commonly used within the cells of the human body. (aerobic and Anaerobic) Respiration is the act of breathing. Inhaling is the act of breathing oxygen. Exhaling is the act of breathing out carbon dioxide. When? Why? Anaerobic respiration when there is an oxygen deficiency. Oxygen deficiency occurs when the body is under stress after doing strenuous exercise. Where? Your body’s cells need oxygen to live and carry out their normal functions. The lungs also get rid of carbon dioxide, a waste product of the cells. How: Nose, mouth, throat (pharynx) Oxygen and carbon voice box (larynx) epiglottis, dioxide are exchanged. trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.