If a person is holding their breathe, what will force him to start breathing again?
Added by Keyla L.
Step 1
This causes a rise in acidity in the blood due to the production of carbonic acid. The body's chemoreceptors detect these changes and send signals to the brain, specifically the medulla oblongata. The medulla oblongata then stimulates the diaphragm and intercostal Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Anand Jangid and 86 other Organic Chemistry educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Explain what happens when a person exhales. What forces airout of the lungs?
Explain what happens when a person exhales. What forces air out of the lungs?
Explain what happens when a person inhales. What forces airinto the lungs?
Recommended Textbooks
Organic Chemistry
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD