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Can people breathe underwater

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Human's are not designed to breathe underwater, so technically, no I can't, and neither can you.

BUT, we can breathe underwater by using artificial breathing supplies, such as an air tank or snorkel.

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No. Lungs are not adapted to water, and water clogs the lungs. If the water clogs the lungs, then it starts a process that leads to unconciousness. The brain tells all of the parts of the body that the person is in danger, and the organs and the blood shut down. Just before the person dies, the brain tells the cells that they are in danger. No matter how much time is left, all the cells shut down and after that the brain cells start dying. If enough brain cells are dead, the person is gone. It is estimated by scientists that it takes 3-5 minutes before loss of conciousness, 10 minutes before the brain cells die, and 15 minutes before irrecoverable death.

OK, that's it, but one more thing

There is a process that mostly helps recover and keep the person alive. This process also can help people escape in cold water. Usually the process starts when the brain does do the same thing, and without any time, all the parts of the body have shut down. Then...... I don't know the rest. But I know that the younger the person, the faster the process happens. And the colder the water, the faster the body shuts down. I myself have seen children fall through ice covered ponds or pool and have survived a long time without brain damage. yes people can by bringing tank of oxygen underwater......

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No. Humans cannot breathe undwerwater. Being born underwater does not alter our Biology.

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