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It is called the Mammalian Diving Reflex. It is because the pressure increases underwater. Many other things happen as well. Check out these websites Wikipedia and Buzzfeed
Deon Jast
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∙ 15y agoWell, your blood carries oxygen though your body constantly. That is one of it's main roles in your body. And since your body relies on that life giving oxygen to live which makes your blood very important. And when you breathe in, you take in oxygen so your blood gets it to give to your body. Ok, now to your question. When you hold your breath, you lack oxygen because your body is using it up all the time. So, your body pumps what remaining oxygen you have left as fast as possible to try to make up for your lost oxygen. I guess another reason could be that your body is stressed. But its more likely my first answer. Well, glad I could help!
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∙ 13y agoit goes down because your calming down....and when you stop breathing to long you die so dont do it to long
Seth Miller
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∙ 14y agoThe increased pressure in the lungs stimulates the vagus nerve, which slows the heart.
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∙ 13y agoNo, it decreases your heart rate because you don't get more oxygen so your heart can't give out more oxygen rich blood.
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∙ 13y agoAfter you exercise often, your body will get used to the higher demand for oxygen. your heart will then have to do less work pumping blood to get air
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∙ 12y agoBy pumping faster, it can circulate the blood (which now will be carrying oxygen) faster to your body.
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∙ 8y agoIt is called the Mammalian Diving Reflex. It is because the pressure increases underwater. Many other things happen as well. Check out these websites Wikipedia and Buzzfeed
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Why does heart problems often have trouble breathing?
well because if you dont breath your heart wont work. your heart helps you breath so never and promise not to take drugs and dont hold your breath please
When you hold your breath for ten seconds and then breath for a minute after that why does your breathing rate increase?
When you hold your breath, CO2 levels will increase in your body, which, simply put, makes your body oxygen-starved. This, then, will trigger a reaction that will attempt to get as much oxygen throughout the body as possible, and this is done by increasing the heart rate.
What affects heart rate?
Your state of mind affects your pulse rate. There are many contributing factors such as Fear, laughing, breathing etc. · Loud Noises · Exercise · Caffeine · Television . scary movies ........... And loud tempo music.........
What is a Japatt?
A japatt is a strop where you force hold your breath in for as long as you can!!!
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.
What happens to you when you get hiccups?
there is a sudden shortness of breath which results in heart area to beat faster. that's why its better to hold your breath and wait for 30 seconds because you may not believe it or not but hiccups may end up in serious condition
Does holding your breath help you aim a weapon?
When you take in a deep breath, your heart beat slows (Which makes since to practice breathing for relaxation). On the exhale the heart beat increase (More energy required to push air out). So when you hold your breath, your heart beat will slow more and more as time goes on, as the blood is running low on oxygen, your nervous system slows as well. This is because of the light headed feeling, it's your brain need more O2. The reason it works is because your muscles will relax, and your focus will increase as your cognition slows and your body goes into survival mode. Hope this helps!
Why does heart problems often have trouble breathing?
well because if you dont breath your heart wont work. your heart helps you breath so never and promise not to take drugs and dont hold your breath please
How does your muscles help your lungs work?
Swimming helps your lungs because to swim faster you hold your breath and by holding your breath often it makes your lungs stronger.
Why don't you get out of breath so quickly when you do physical activity?
It should never be difficult to breathe when doing cardiovascular activities. You should be breathing deeper and more rapidly. If that is the reason, it's because your heart requires more oxygen to unlock the potential energy in your body. If by difficult you mean it hurts, you should consult a medical professional.
When was Hold Your Breath created?
Hold Your Breath was created in 2008.
Do lions hold their breath?
No lions don't hold their breath.
Do tamagotchis have a heart beat?
I do believe they do. If you hold you Tamagotchi up to your ear you will here a quiet beeping
Can a child hold their breath?
No but he can hold his breath for hoursNo lions don't hold their breath
When you hold your breath for ten seconds and then breath for a minute after that why does your breathing rate increase?
When you hold your breath, CO2 levels will increase in your body, which, simply put, makes your body oxygen-starved. This, then, will trigger a reaction that will attempt to get as much oxygen throughout the body as possible, and this is done by increasing the heart rate.
How long can penguins hold there breath?
They can hold there breath over 15 minutes
What effect will swimming 10 lengths to do your pulse rate?
it will increase because you will have to breathe faster whilst swimming.
