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Do this when something irritates your diaphragm?

you will hiccup when something irritates your diaphragm


. You do this when something irritates your diaphragm.?

you will hiccup when something irritates your diaphragm


What happens when the diaphragm is irritated?

You hiccup * hic*


What is common name for spasm of diaphragm?

a hiccup.


Do dolphins hiccup?

Yes. All animals containing a diaphragm can hiccup. That includes dolphins and whales.


Hiccup occurs because of an uncontrollable movement of?

the diaphragm


Why do people hikup?

A hiccup occurs when the diaphragm is thrown into spasms.


What muscle contracts to cause a hiccup?

A hiccup is the movement of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is in the thoracic cavity just under the lungs. This organ helps to squeeze the lungs when you exhale in order to get all the air out of the lungs. Holding your breath causes the diaphragm to move downward and stop this movement. Hope this helps A RN in NJ


When your diaphragm twitches and pushes air through your larynx what happens?

You hiccup.


Can certain foods make you hiccup?

No. When you hiccup, it is caused by your diaphragm twitching, so food doesn't affect your diaphragm in anyway. but someways to cure your hiccups is to scare someone, drink water slowly, and to say your middle name;) (not really!)


Why do guys get the hiccups more than girls do?

♥ Boys do not hiccup more than girls. Girls hiccup more because of hormonal changes, or pregnancy. As the baby is by the diaphragm, it may be possible for the baby to push the diaphragm while it grows. ♥


What is the medical term meaning reflex spasm of the diaphragm?

Hiccough or Hiccup.Singultus is the medical term meaning involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. The lay term is hiccup.