Chapter
The Science of Breathing and How the Lungs Work
29:19 - 33:53 (04:34)
When you inhale air, the oxygen molecules in that air move from your lungs into the bloodstream through a network of capillaries. The health of different tissues in the body depends on the balance between carbon dioxide and oxygen that fills the lungs, which sends signals to the brain to regulate breathing.
Clips
Piezo receptors, specifically Piezo Two receptors, found in the lungs are responsible for sending signals to the brain indicating the level of air inhaled.
29:19 - 31:22 (02:03)
Summary
Piezo receptors, specifically Piezo Two receptors, found in the lungs are responsible for sending signals to the brain indicating the level of air inhaled. They were discovered by Ardem Parapuchin's laboratory a few years ago.
ChapterThe Science of Breathing and How the Lungs Work
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Understanding the relationship between the heart and vascular system, blood and air respiration system and how the impulse to breathe is triggered by elevated carbon dioxide in the bloodstream helps to comprehend how breathing really works.
31:22 - 33:53 (02:30)
Summary
Understanding the relationship between the heart and vascular system, blood and air respiration system and how the impulse to breathe is triggered by elevated carbon dioxide in the bloodstream helps to comprehend how breathing really works.