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Mammalian diving reflex - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The mammalian diving reflex optimizes respiration which allows mammals to stay underwater for a long time. It is exhibited strongly in aquatic mammals (seals, otters, dolphins, etc.), but exists in ...
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Humans experience the diving reflex, but it is not as pronounced as in other mammals. The factors which enhance the diving reflex in humans are:
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Data collected by students, background information for instructors, a discussion of the relevance of the diving reflex to humans, suggestions for additional experiments, and thought questions with sample answers are included.
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diving reflex: Definition and Pronunciation ... diving petrel ... diving suit...
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A Whale of a Tale Take a Deep Breath Humans and the Diving Reflex Are Humans and Whales That Far Apart? Bends Envy ... The aim of the research was to understand the control of the diving reflex in humans, with emphasis on the effects of temperature and what effect training may have on the reflex. One of the first...
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In diving mammals and humans as well, the stimulation of the trigeminal cold receptors in the nasal and pharyngeal passages results in powerful reflex apnea (cessation of breathing).
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How about the diving reflex: are humans well adapted for diving? ... pg. 357: In humans, the diving reflex is more rudimentary and undeveloped. Although there is a diving bradycardia, it is often complicated by the development of idioventricular foci producing ectopic beats. ECG abnormalities are frequent during or after...
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