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the brain stem controls the respiratory functions of the lungs though it can still be controled by the volantary part of the brain hence you can hold your breath this is most likely to be an adaptation to proteact us against inhailin smoke or when swimin (or as a easy way to get rid of the hicups).

the heart is a involuntary muscles controled also by the brain stem as there is no resan to that wouldent be more dangerous to stop your heart it is controled by the brain.

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