Do you stop breathing when you faint?

Answer 1

No, You dont stop breathing when you faint, you stop breathing when you die. When you faint whats actually happening is that your brain doesnt have sufficient oxygen to run correctly causing your lungs to expand and contract at a faster pace and your heart to beat faster which causes you to faint.

Answer 2

when you faint, it's like you're sleeping... only it's a lot shorter and you dont move.

Answer 3

yes, heartbeat is automatic and involuntary.