Humans in Water

Question 1

What does free diving do to oxygen levels?

Answer 1

increase oxygen levels

Question 2

What does free diving do to heart rate?

Answer 2

increases heart rate

Question 3

What does free diving do to blood circulation?

Answer 3

increases blood circulation

Question 4

What is a mammalian dive response?

Answer 4

Mammals respond to going underwater; they undergo physiological changes, which include the body redirecting blood to vital organs (Brain + lungs)

Question 5

What are the impacts of oxygen deprivation?

Answer 5

it can damage organs and potentially lead to death if vital organs are damaged.

Question 6

What are some breathing techniques that free-divers use?

Answer 6

Wim Hof, Segmented breathing, inhalation + exhalation stretches

Question 7

Why cant scuba divers be safe divers for free-divers?

Answer 7

due to different ascending rates.

Question 8

dangers of free diving?

Answer 8

oxygen deprivation, Ruptured ear drums (equalization technique)

Question 9

Are humans attracted to free-diving?

Answer 9

better cardiovascular health, lower blood acidosis, larger lungs, and increased blood circulation (especially to the brain).