Question

Give the difference between inhalation and exhalation.​

Answer 1

Inhalation is a part of breathing where the air is taken into the lungs by creating negative pressure by the contraction of respiratory muscles and diaphragm. Exhalation is a part of breathing where the air is drawn out of the lungs by the relaxation of respiratory muscles.

Answer 2

Inhalation :-

• Inhalation is a vital physical process and is autonomous that occurs without concise or control.
• However, breathing as a process can be controlled or interrupted to certain limits.
• Inhalation is an active process that requires energy.

Exhalation :-

• Exhalation is also a vital physical process and is autonomous that occurs without concise or control.
• However, the process can be controlled or interrupted to certain limits.
• The main purpose of expiration is to get rid of carbon dioxide that is produced in the body by the process of cellular respiration.