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Breathing is the only process where exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs. Oxygen is being delivered to the body parts where oxygen is needed, whilst removing carbon dioxide.
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Why can't you stop breathing voluntarily?
Because you will die
Why is it not possible to stop breathing voluntarily?
Breathing is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which operates involuntarily. We can override this system temporarily, like holding our breath, but eventually, the autonomic system takes over. This mechanism ensures that our body continues to breathe without conscious effort, even when we are asleep or unconscious.
Can Oxycontin be used for shortness of breath in hospice patients?
Yes, it is possible. It also can cause shallow breathing. I doses above the recommended levels it can cause breathing to stop and possible death.
Does dust pneumonia make you stop breathing?
it dose stop breathing a whole breath but you can still breath.
When does air stop flowing in the lungs?
When you stop breathing.
When you sneeze do you stop breathing for a second?
When you sneeze you do in fact stop breathing for a second. This is because of the force of the air going out.
Why do you stop breathing when you are awake?
OLD ANSWER: first of all the only reason u should stop breathing is if your dead UPDATED ANSWER: well, that doesn't technically answer the question because you can't be dead and awake at the same time. and a way you can stop breathing if you are awake is if you have like a disease or something or asthma, or if you just hold your breath :). also, i think its possible like if you get hit hard in the back or stomach or something you might stop breathing for a few minutes or more, i dont know
Can living things stop breathing?
Yes they can, but if they stop breathing for too long then they are dead. This happens to millions of people everyday.
Is breathing an involuntary process or voluntary process?
Breathing is completely involuntary. You have to breath . Even with out thinking you will breath.
Would you stop breathing if the earth stop spinning?
yes
Does fire breathing hurt?
not the best answer, but anyway, if you're serious about the question it is not physiologically possible and no human could be capable of performing this task without fatal results.answ2. Fire breathing is performed on the exhale only. Otherwise you stop.
What do they do to people when they die?
Stop breathing.
