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Why does the time vary for how long you can hold your breath after hyperventilating exercising breathing into a bag?
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∙ 11y ago
1. We can physically try to hold on to our breath for a period of time, but the medulla oblongata will detect a drop of pH level (acidosis condition) and force a breath.
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Is breathing bad for us?
Yes but we will still die if we hold our breath and breathing is how we age and die
Why does a swimmer hyperventilate in order to hold their breath for a longer period of time?
So they can hold their breath longer. By hyperventilating they remove excess CO2 in their body, then when they take a deep breath, they are able to have more oxygen in their body, thus being able to hold their breath longer. It can be dangerous because breathing is regulated by the level of CO2 in our body, and when too much is removed, the body doesn't know when breathe again. http://www.deep-six.com/page73.htm
Why do athletes hold their breath during a 100m race?
athletes don't hold their breath during the 100m they hold their breath during the 50m race so they don't have to waste time breathing.
How do seals hold their breath under water?
Apart from the ability to close their nostrils, seals hold their breath pretty much like you and I - simply by not breathing.
How long can a roach hold its breath?
An insect such as a roach does not have lungs, and does not hold its breath. Air enters by means of structures known as "spiracles". There is no breathing involved.
Can you hold your breath for a longer or shorter time after exercising?
Shorter because you have less oxygen circulating your body
Why do some olympic runners hold their breath when they hold when they run?
Because breathing takes away some of your energy.
How do red eared slider turtles breathe under water?
Most turtles slow down their breathing and hold their breath and they can hold their breath for longs periods of time.
How long does a Hobo hold his breath for?
An average hobo is capable of holding his breath forever... the real trick is getting him breathing again.
Why can't you hold your breath too long after breathing in a bag for 2 minutes?
Holding your breath depends on oxygen in your system. After breathing in a bag, you've been depriving yourself of oxygen (breathing in what you breath out - carbon dioxide) and so you're oxygen starved.
Why should you be able to hold your breath longer after hyperventilation?
Because hyperventilation clears out more of the carbon dioxide out of your system, and it's the build-up of CO that controls your breathing reflex. Do note that hyperventilating is a Bad Idea, particularly when diving. Lack of oxygen is what knocks you unconscious, but it's the build up of CO which forces you to breathe.
Why does breathing rate increase with kissing?
Because you have to hold your breath because you can't breath on someone else's face. and also you can't breath inside someone's mouth.
