mammalian dive reflex

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physiological response
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs diving reflex
gptkbp:effect blood shift
peripheral vasoconstriction
slowed heart rate
gptkbp:firstDescribed early 20th century
gptkbp:foundIn mammals
gptkbp:function conserves oxygen
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label mammalian dive reflex
gptkbp:involves bradycardia
apnea
splenic contraction
gptkbp:launched cold water contact with face
gptkbp:mediatedBy autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:mostPronouncedIn aquatic mammals
gptkbp:presentIn humans
gptkbp:protectiveRole prevents hypoxia
gptkbp:studiedIn free divers
gptkbp:triggeredBy submersion in water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bloodshift
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8