The process of taking in air from the atmosphere is known as _____________.
A
exhalation
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B
inhalation
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C
breathing
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D
respiration
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Solution
The correct option is B inhalation
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.