Why is it that when humans enter a cold pool or take a cold shower, the moment the water hits their body they begin hyperventilating? We are also left gasping for air after drinking cold water.
In: Biology
Your brain thinks you are going to drown, so it’s trying to get all the oxygen it can.
While it (your brain) is going to run through reasonable alternatives (like drinking water, swimming, or taking a shower) it will always prepare your body for the worst case scenario.
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