Mammalian dive response may explain water exposure relief
John Hayman, University of Melbourne
1 May 2015
The mammalian dive response is a complex reflex reaction to water exposure and is present in humans to a variable extent. Its effect is to reduce aerobic (mitochondrial) metabolism and to conserve body oxygen. Activation of this response may explain the relief obtained from water exposure in these patients.
Mammalian dive response may explain water exposure relief
1 May 2015
The mammalian dive response is a complex reflex reaction to water exposure and is present in humans to a variable extent. Its effect is to reduce aerobic (mitochondrial) metabolism and to conserve body oxygen. Activation of this response may explain the relief obtained from water exposure in these patients.Competing interests
Nil