diving reflex

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A reflexive response to diving in many aquatic mammals and birds, characterized by physiological changes that decrease oxygen consumption, such as slowed heart rate and decreased blood flow to the abdominal organs and muscles, until breathing resumes. Though less pronounced, the reflex also occurs in certain nonaquatic animals, including humans, upon submersion in water
diving reflex

    Hyphenation

    di·ving re·flex

    Turkish pronunciation

    dayvîng rifleks

    Pronunciation

    /ˈdīvəɴɢ ˈrēfleks/ /ˈdaɪvɪŋ ˈriːflɛks/
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