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The process by which O2 rich atmospheric air is drawn in and CO2 rich alveolar air is released out is

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Both A and B
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Pulmonary ventilation
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Breathing
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Cellular respiration
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Solution

The correct option is A Both A and B
Breathing or pulmonary ventilation

Breathing or pulmonary ventilation refers to the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and our body. The mechanism of breathing includes two stages:

Inspiration - where oxygen rich air enters the lungs and hence the alveoli.

Expiration- where alveoli air rich in carbon dioxide leaves the lungs.

Final answer
D. Both A and B

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