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Sneezeor sternutation - a convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs normally triggered by irritation of the nasal mucosa in the nose

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Sneezing is an example of a?

Reflex


What cranial nerve controls sneezing reflex?

Nervus trigeminus (V)


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.


What is a automatic action that does not involve the brain?

Reflex actions are sudden responses, which do not involve any thinking.


Is sneezing voluntary?

No. It is an autonomic reflex. You brain doesn't even resister that you sneezed for a millisecond after it happened.


What is a list of ten involuntary movements?

Sneezing, coughing, heart racing, peristalsis, pupil contraction, shivering, eructation, flatulence, patellar reflex, Babinsky reflex.


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.


Is it nnormal to sneeze?

Yes. It is a human reflex you are born with to get things out of your nose. However, sneezing too much (as shown by constant irritation and redness) could mean you are either sick or have something you need to talk to your doctor about.


How many people a day die from sneezing?

It is extremely rare for someone to die as a direct result of sneezing. Sneezing is a natural reflex that helps clear the airways of irritants, and the force of a sneeze is usually not strong enough to cause serious injury or death.


What are five examples of reflex actions?

blinking,coughing,sneezing,with trawing of hands when you touch a hot object,burping


Muscle action that is not under your control is?

Involuntary muscle action. Examples include the beating of the heart, digestion in the stomach, and reflex actions like blinking or sneezing.


What is the scientific word for sneezing?

The scientific term for sneezing is "sternutation." It is a reflex action that helps to clear the nasal passages of irritants like dust, allergens, or pathogens.