why can humans hold their breath longer underwater than above water?

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why can humans hold their breath longer underwater than above water?

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mammals have a thing called the mammalian dive reflex. when specific places on our face detect being cold and wet (like how they would be if your face was under water, your body enters dive mode.

one of the side effects is a reduced urge to breathe

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