The act of taking in air into the body through nostrils is called ______.
A
Ingestion
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B
Inhalation
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C
Exhalation
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D
Absorption
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Solution
The correct option is B Inhalation The act of taking in air into the body through nostrils is called inhalation. By this process, fresh air enters the lungs that contain a large amount of oxygen.