The Process of Moving Air into and Out of the Lungs

Question

The process of moving air into and out of the lungs is called _______.
A) cellular respiration
B) bronchial constriction
C) inspiration
D) pulmonary ventilation

Accepted Answer

The process of moving air into and out of the lungs is specifically referred to as pulmonary ventilation. The other options are not accurate descriptions of this process. Cellular respiration refers to the process by which cells use oxygen to produce ATP, and bronchial constriction refers to a narrowing of the airways. Inspiration is one component of pulmonary ventilation, but it does not encompass the entire process.