Brain Oxygen Prioritization
Extremities can function with temporarily reduced oxygen during this response. The body prioritizes the brain because it requires a steady oxygen supply. During the diving reflex, blood flow is especially centralized to the brain.
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Extremities can function with temporarily reduced oxygen during this response. The body prioritizes the brain because it requires a steady oxygen supply. During the diving reflex, blood flow is especially centralized to the brain.