Question

Is breathing internal respiration?

Answer 1

Respiration:

1. Respiration is the process through which the exchange of air takes place between the external environment and cells of the body.
2. There are two types of Respiration: Internal respiration and External respiration.
3. Internal respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood cells and the cells of the body.
4. External respiration is also the process of breathing that includes the inhalation and exhalation of gases.
5. Hence, breathing is not internal respiration. It is external respiration.