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.
E)It's just difficult to fill the lungs since blood-filled oxygen is flowing primarily to the stomach.

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A full stomach can impede the contraction of the diaphragm, which limits inhalation and can lead to difficulty breathing.

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