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A quick involuntary response to a sensory stimulus (e-g knee-jerk) is called

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Breathing is both an involuntary and voluntary response.

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No, holding your breath is a deliberate act and therefore voluntary.

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Is breathing an involuntary process or voluntary process?

Breathing is completely involuntary. You have to breath . Even with out thinking you will breath.


Does holding your breath cause weight loss?

No, there is no weightloss benefit to holding your breath.


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What do penguins with there large lungs for holding its breath?

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Is holding her breath a gerund or participle?

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What causes involuntary sharp intake of breath?

An emotional shock or pain can cause a sharp intake of breath.


How do you cure massive migraine headaches caused by unknowingly holding your breath at times?

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