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:
A) diving reflex.
B) mammalian diving reflex.
C) submersion reflex.
D) mammalian submersion reflex.

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The reflex described is known as the mammalian diving reflex, which involves inhibition of breathing, bradycardia, and vasoconstriction in response to submersion in cold water. The other answer choices either partially describe the reflex or use incorrect terminology.

A Reflex That Occurs When a Person Dives into Cold