What is the term for an involuntary diaphragmatic spasm followed by sudden glottic closure?
A) hiccup
B) burp
C) cough
D) sneeze

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The described phenomenon is a hiccup, which is caused by an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle followed by the sudden closure of the glottis, creating a distinctive sound. Burps are caused by the release of swallowed air from the stomach, coughs are caused by the body's response to irritation in the respiratory system, and sneezes are caused by irritation in the nasal passages.

What Is the Term for an Involuntary Diaphragmatic Spasm Followed