Please read disclaimer at the end of the article first as this is a read-at-your-own-risk article with a really ridiculously long title that's so -_-"

Contrary to common belief, it's not love that keeps us alive.

In fact, it's not even money, or any variant of such a reward system (well, maybe not all variants - see below).

What then is it?

Well, C3, 4, 5 keeps us alive.

To be specific, the C3 to C5 ventral rami which supply the phrenic nerve, which is the only source of innervation to the diaphragm, which is the only reliable muscle that keeps us breathing, which in all probability is the thing that keeps all of us alive.

As for the variant of rewards systems, I guess the reward of being continually alive drives us to continue living. Although that isn't really the main reason why we are alive.



P.S. For smart-alecks out there who point out to the artificial lung as a mode of keeping us alive, please realise that you are a smart-aleck. If that fails, it is imperative that you understand that the artificial lung is after all, artificial; also, only a select handful of people in this world have the chance to actually experience it. So, if you truly still believe that artificial lungs keep us alive, maybe you should consider quitting your job as a smart-aleck, and apply for a position that involves breathing through a respirator.



Disclaimer: No animals nor smart-alecks were directly hurt during the production of this comedic article. All characters are not a product of fiction, and any similiarities with real-life person or persons or body parts are not due to coincidence and can be verified through various sources [please look them up yourself, what, did you think I was your personal secretary? what a Pudge you are!] The author shall not be liable for any consequences of reading this article, so read it at your own risk!