0
Mostly, it is due to the glottis. Your diaphragm contracts first causing an intake of air. The "glottis" (the vocal part of your larynx) closes and stops the air coming in. When that air hits the glottis, which is closed, it causes the sound that you are referring to as a hiccup.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoAn abrupt rush of air enters your lungs causing the epiglottis to close creating a "hic" sound.
Hiccups are commonly caused by damage or irritation to phenric and vagus nerves.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoyour nuts will fall off
Answer 2
Hiccups are a symptom of your diaphragm spasming - this could be because your breath caught, or because you swallowed something down the wrong way, though in this case you are more likely to choke. It will interrupt your breatjing periodically during these spasms since the diaphragm controls your breathing.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What complications with the respiratory system?
lung cancer and hiccups and many others
How does whooping cough affect your respiratory system?
The Respiratory System
Who does emphysema affect the respiratory system?
me
What system does the lung cancer affect?
The Respiratory System.
What body system does ringworm affect?
Respiratory system
What systems does ringworm affect?
Respiratory system
Does anorexia affect the respiratory system?
Yes.
Will breast cancer affect the respiratory system?
Yes, it is.
What can spasms of the diaphragm cause?
Hiccups, respiratory distress, and death.
Which statement is false regarding ozone can affect the lungs and respiratory system?
Ozone can affect both lungs and respiratory system. It is because it acts as a pollutant over the surface.
What body system does pnemonia affect?
Pneumonia is an illness affecting the respiratory system.
Do chlorine fumes affect respiratory system?
Yes, it burns.
