👉 Respiration is a biological process in which organisms, including humans, breathe air into their bodies. This process involves the exchange of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the bloodstream. The respiratory system includes various organs and structures that work together to facilitate this process. The term "respires" refers to the process by which an organism exhales or excretes waste products from its body through a series of respiratory actions. This involves the movement of air from the lungs into the bron