Difference between Inhalation and Exhalation
No. | Inhalation |
Exhalation |
1. | A mechanism in which inhalation of air takes place or breathing in of air takes place is called as Inhalation. | A mechanism of exhalation or breathing out process is called as exhalation. |
2. | After inhalation, volume of chest cavity or thoracic cavity increases. | After exhalation, the volume of chest cavity or thoracic cavity decreases. |
3. | In the inhalation process, air is inhaled through the nose and air enters into the lungs. | In exhalation process, air is exhaled through nose and air goes out of the lungs. |
4. | Diaphragm goes downward because of inhalation mechanism. | Diaphragm goes upward because of exhalation mechanism. |
5. | Lungs become inflated after inhalation. | Lungs become deflated after exhalation. |
6. | In the inhalation process, oxygen from the air is taken into the blood. | In the exhalation process, carbon dioxide from the blood is taken out. |
7. | Due to the effect of intercostal muscles, rib cage goes forward and outward. | Due to the effect of intercostal muscle, rib cage goes downward and inward. |