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15 what is the term given to a sudden inspiration caused by a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm that occurs while the glottis is closed? multiple choice sneeze hiccup yawn laugh
A sneeze is a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth. A yawn is a reflex consisting of the simultaneous inhalation of air and the stretching of the eardrums, followed by an exhalation of breath. Laughing involves the contraction of muscles in the face and the production of characteristic sounds. A hiccup, on the other hand, is defined as a sudden inspiration caused by a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm that occurs while the glottis is closed.
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