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Holding one's breath is a deliberate conscious act, thus it requires will). If breath can be witheld long enough, you will pass out and breathing will recommence. Breathing does not require willpower. It is automatic and orchestrated by the primitive brain stem. No consciousness is needed in order to breath.
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∙ 14y agoMost people can hold their breath for around 2 minutes if pressed and if they're in decent health. At that time they'll either be forced to breath by painful muscle spasms, or the spasms can often cause people to pass out, at which time they begin breathing again.
The world's record for holding someone's breath is a little over 17 minutes, set by David Blaine.
The military frequently trains soldiers to hold their breath in water as well, and it's likely that many of the soldiers in the US Military could give David Blaine a run for his money.
I've attached a link to the bottom of this answer for more information if you'd like it.
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How long can you hold your breath before passing out?
Say 2 min or 4 min
Do you lose brain cells if you hold your breath?
Only if you hold your breath for a REALLY long time, like turning blue.
How long can a hedgehog hold its breath for?
two
Do hippos breath under water?
No, they have the ability to hold their breath for long periods of time. (ie. whales, dolphins, etc.)
What is more important air or water?
Air is more important because if you hold your breath you cant hold it that long and you will have to breath. And with water you can Waite for 2 hours or more but first comes air.
If you hold your breath for a long time will you faint?
yes depending on how long
How long is it safe to hold your breath before shallow water blackout?
no
How long can oxygen last?
it can last for as long as you can hold your breath. after that time you have 3 minutes before you pass out.
How long can you hold your breath before passing out?
Say 2 min or 4 min
How long can penguins hold there breath?
They can hold there breath over 15 minutes
How do you hold your breath under water for a long tome?
just go to this site and it will tell you a lot of ways to hold your breath underwater.www.wikihow.com/Hold-Your-Breath-for-Long-Periods-of-Time
Do you hold your breath in a ball pit?
No, as long as you stay calm then you don't have to hold your breath.
How long do penguins hold there breath?
they can hold their breath 20 minutes under water
How long can Mario hold his breath?
As Mario is a video game character, he can hold his breath for however long you control him underwater.
When swimming how does taking a breath help you float?
abay malay..magtanung sa magaling...wehehe...
How long can narwhals hold they're breath?
moose cant hold their breath. just kidding they can hold their breath for 8 minuets
How long can you weld underwater?
How long can you hold your breath?
