<span>The primary desired therapeutic effect of mannitol is the reduction of intracranial pressure. This pressure, most likely caused by swelling on the brain, is generally caused by head traumas and can be life threatening. The administration of mannitol reduces this swelling thus decreasing the cranial pressure.</span>
During cellular respiration the cell uses oxygen to break down sugar. When sugar breaks down it produces energy in which your body needs. Blood picks up oxygen and releses carbon dioxide into your lungs.
