What brings about an immediate cessation of breathing followed by coughing or sneezing?
A) irritation of the airways
B) a drop in blood pressure
C) stretching of the anal sphincter muscle
D) a stimulated limbic system
E) a prolonged somatic pain

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Irritation of the airways can trigger a reflex known as the cough or sneeze reflex, which results in an immediate cessation of breathing, followed by coughing or sneezing to expel the irritant.

What Brings About an Immediate Cessation of Breathing Followed by Coughing