The function of the respiratory system is to move air in and out of the lungs. This process is called ________, respiration, or breathing.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ventilation

Ventilation, also known as respiration or breathing, is the movement of air in and out of the lungs.

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