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The process of taking in air from the atmosphere is known as _____________.
Options:
A .  exhalation
B .  inhalation
C .  breathing
D .  respiration
Answer: Option B
:
B

  • Inhalation/inspiration is the process of taking in of air through nose and passing it towards the lungs through the trachea (wind pipe).

  • Exhalation/expiration is the process by which, the air is expelled from the body back into the atmosphere.

  • Breathing is a physical process that involves both inhalation and exhalation.

  • Respiration is a chemical process which involves breakdown of glucose into water vapour and carbon dioxide in the presence of oxygen and energy is released in the form of ATP.


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