A sudden inspiration caused by a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is closed is a

A. laugh.
B. sneeze.
C. hiccup.
D. yawn.


Answer: C

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

________ is a growth factor that stimulates both the production of megakaryocytes in the bone marrow and the subsequent formation of platelets.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Anatomy & Physiology

The muscle that adducts the thumb is the

A) adductor pollicis. B) abductor pollicis brevis. C) extensor digitorum. D) flexor digitorum profundus. E) flexor pollicis longus.

Anatomy & Physiology

The spongy bone found within a flat bone is called _________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

Anatomy & Physiology

What would detect a tiny insect crawling across your skin?

A. Myoepithelial cells B. Hair receptors C. Piloerector muscles D. Dendritic cells E. Keratinocytes

Anatomy & Physiology