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News Physiol Sci 3: 65-69, 1988;
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News in Physiological Sciences, Vol 3, 65-69, Copyright © 1988 by International Union of Physiological Sciences

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Coping With Asphyxia: Lessons From Seals

R Elsner and M de Burgh Daly

Seals and other aquatic mammals are endowed with adaptations to temporary cessation of breathing during their prolonged underwater submergence. The study of the reactions of these natural specialists to asphyxia and of the mechanisms that govern these reactions provides insight into the responses to asphyxia of other vertebrates.


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