Question

Differenciate between digestion and respiration

Answer 1

Answer:

• Digestion is the process through which external food is taken in and absorbed into our bodies, followed by the waste being expelled.
• The 'exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the organism is known to as respiration.'

Explanation:

The difference between digestion and respiration are

Digestion:

• The breakdown of ingested chemicals is known as digestion.
• It is carried out by the digestive system, which is made up of organs such as the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, and intestines.

Respiration  

• Respiration is the process of breaking down food molecules and releasing energy.
• It happens through the respiratory system, which includes the nostrils, trachea, and lungs.