EMBRYOLOGY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True or False:Respiration means to breathe.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Breathing is a physical process while respiration is a chemical process.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: No, respiration and breathing are not similar processes. Breathing is a part of respiration in which inhalation and exhalation are carried out. The respiration process, on the other hand, involves the complete oxidation of food molecules to release energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -(i) during inhalation, ribs move inward and diaphragm is raised. (ii) the gaseous exchange takes place in the alveoli. (iii) haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide than oxygen. (iv) alveoli increase surface area for the exchange of gases.
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