what is the normal lung capicity for a human
2006-09-24 14:44:12 · 9 answers · asked by james s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The current record is 8 minutes, 58 seconds. When humans go under water, they automatically hold their breaths longer than they are able to do on land because of a survival instinct called "mammilian diving reflex ". During this oxygen saving mode, the body saves itself by slowing the heart rate and shunting blood to the body's core.
2006-09-24 14:58:46 · answer #1 · answered by muslimah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the condition of the person's lungs. If they have bad lungs, probably for a short amount of time. If their lungs are in good condition, then they can probably hold their breath for a pretty decent amount of time.
2006-09-24 14:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by Conor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think someone can hold there breathe under water for atleast 3minutes depending on the purpose, if your jut like swimming around...youmight run out of breathe, but if your sorta stuck in a way under water , u might be able to stay under long...
2006-09-24 14:46:29 · answer #3 · answered by heyy heyy ! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard the Navy SEALS in training have to be able to hold their breath underwater for 10 minutes in order to graduate.
2006-09-24 14:50:23 · answer #4 · answered by TrainerMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the world record is 5 minutes and 34 seconds in south africa
average if you try is 1min max out
2006-09-24 14:52:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
deep free divers hold their breath 8 minutes
2006-09-24 14:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the person.
try it yourselfff
2006-09-24 14:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really wanted to, 56 min, go try it!
2006-09-24 14:45:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
until they drown
2006-09-24 14:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋