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A Reflex That Occurs When a Person Dives into Cold

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A reflex that occurs when a person dives into cold water in which his breathing is inhibited, his heart rate becomes bradycardic, and vasoconstriction occurs is known as the:


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Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, comprising the brain and spinal cord.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various bodily functions.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, spatial navigation, and emotional regulation.

Thalamus

The brain's main relay station for sensory signals, excluding smell, filtering information to the cerebral cortex for further processing and interpretation.

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