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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.
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What complications with the respiratory system?
lung cancer and hiccups and many others
Do tomatoes get the hiccups?
No, tomatoes do not get hiccups. Hiccups are a reflex action caused by involuntary contractions of the diaphragm in animals, including humans, and are not applicable to plants. Tomatoes, as a type of fruit, do not have a nervous system or respiratory system that could produce such a reaction.
How does whooping cough affect your respiratory system?
The Respiratory System
Who does emphysema affect the respiratory system?
me
What body system does ringworm affect?
Respiratory system
What system does the lung cancer affect?
The Respiratory System.
Does anorexia affect the respiratory system?
Yes.
What systems does ringworm affect?
Respiratory system
What can spasms of the diaphragm cause?
Hiccups, respiratory distress, and death.
Will breast cancer affect the respiratory system?
Yes, it is.
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 are some common questions about the respiratory system?
Common questions about the respiratory system include: How does the respiratory system work? What are the main organs involved in breathing? What are common respiratory conditions and their symptoms? How can lifestyle choices affect respiratory health?
