Which of the following is a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by spasmodic closure of the rima glottidis,which produces a sharp sound on inhalation?
A)sneezing
B)coughing
C)laughing
D)hiccupping
E)Valsalva maneuver

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A spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by spasmodic closure of the rima glottidis is the definition of a hiccup. Sneezing is a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, coughing is a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs, laughing is a response to humor, and the Valsalva maneuver involves attempting to exhale forcibly while keeping the mouth and nose closed.

Which of the Following Is a Spasmodic Contraction of the Diaphragm