Question

Inhalation and exhalation of gases is called respiration.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Inhalation and exhalation is called breathing. During inhalation, air is taken into the body and after oxygen is absorbed into the blood it is exhaled into the atmosphere. Breathing is a part of respiration. Respiration is utilisation of the oxygen that is absorbed by the blood to break down food in cells to produce energy in the cells.