You may have noticed that after a large meal you have had some difficulty breathing. Which explanation is most accurate with regard to this situation?
A) The food presses on the bronchi, making air flow difficult.
B) The large quantity of food retards pulmonary blood flow.
C) Oxygen to the lungs is restricted due to fullness in the stomach.
D) A full stomach impedes contraction of the diaphragm, limiting inhalation.

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A full stomach can push against the diaphragm, reducing its ability to contract and expand fully, which can limit the capacity for inhalation and make breathing feel more difficult.

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