Breathing food, fluid, or other substances into the nose, throat, or lungs is known as:

A) inspiration.
B) aspiration.
C) respiration.
D) expiration.


B
Explanation: A) Inspiration is breathing in air.
B) Correct.
C) Respiration is the process of breathing in and out.
D) Expiration is exhaling.

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