Question

A person sitting at rest experiences a temporary cessation of breathing after forced deep breath for a few minutes due to

Answer 1

Deep breathing rises the Oxygen level of the blood. Acidity of blood increases due to excess formation of Oxyhaemoglobin. To maintain pH, more free Carbon dioxide changes to bicarbonates and free Carbon dioxide level in blood decreases. The lack of stimulant for inspiratory centre, cessation of breathing occurs...