Follow the procedure on this site to record and measure changes in heart rate (ECG) from a human after immersing in cold water. Next, design an experiment to identify the exact stimulus that evokes the change in heart rate (in beats per minute or BPM).
Subject will submerge face in cold water during breath holding (apnea).
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This lesson requires a Biopac Student Lab (BSL) System and the following hardware. If your BSL System does not include all hardware items, expand your system by selecting required items below. For more details, review the Lesson: L# BSL Lessons - see the Lab Manual or launch BSL; A# and H# BSL PRO Lessons, click the PDF link above to review full setup, recording, and analysis procedures.
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| EL503 | Disp. Gen-purp electrode 100/pk | Add to Cart |
| ELPAD | Abrasive Pads 10/pk | Add to Cart |
| GEL1 | Electrode gel 50 g | Add to Cart |
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