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Sneezing is a reflex action that occurs when a substance irritates the respiratory passages. An involuntary sneeze is initiated either to remove or dislodge the particular substance.

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What three mechanisms cause a person to sneeze?

Ciliary Action, Peristaltic Motion, and Cough Reflex


Why does a man close there eyes when they sneeze?

It is a reflex action that people (male and female) usually have no control over.


What kind of action is a sneeze?

It is a reflex action which is an autonomic (automatic) nervous system reaction to stimuli. It is the respiratory system and the nervous system working together. The pepper is an irritant to the nasal mucosa and it signals to the brain to sneeze and get it out of there. Another example of a reflex action is when you touch something extremely hot....you quickly pull your hand away.


What is a sneeze catagorized as?

An involuntary reflex.


Do you see heaven when you sneeze with your eyes open?

No you do not see anything when you sneeze, we close our eyes, otherwise our eyeballs may pop out.


When you sneeze does that mean you got lack of oxygen to the brain?

No, sneezing is a reflex action that helps to clear irritants or foreign particles from your nasal passages. It is not caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain.


Can you sneeze with eyes open?

Sneezing is a reflex. A reflex is where your body does something automatically and is something that you have no control over. Some people can sneeze with their eyes open, and some people can not.


Can people sneeze underwater?

No, it is not possible to sneeze underwater because the nasal reflex that triggers a sneeze requires air to pass through the nasal passages. If someone tried to sneeze underwater, the reflex would likely be suppressed.


What reflex response does your body show to the dust in your nose?

its process our body to protect the cells


Is sweating a reflex action?

No it is not a reflex action


In which of these categories does a sneeze belong?

Sneezing is a reflex action caused by irritation in the nasal cavity. By sneezing you reduce the chance of ingesting dust particles and potentially dangerous microorganisms that have been breathed in. Because of this sneezing could be classed in the respiratory category.


Do all mammals sneeze?

Yes, all mammals have the ability to sneeze as a natural reflex to clear their nasal passages of irritants.