Drowning - Why it's not that bad.

Oct 22, 2005 12:15

Submerging the face into water causes the mammalian diving reflex, which is found in all mammals, and especially in marine mammals such as whales and seals. This reflex puts the body into energy saving modus to maximize the time an organism can stay under water. The effect of this reflex is greater in cold water than in warm water, and includes ( Read more... )

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anonymous November 12 2005, 18:30:11 UTC

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