Build a Medical Term That Means "Involuntary Contraction of the Diaphragm

question 18

Multiple Choice

Build a medical term that means "involuntary contraction of the diaphragm" (also known as the hiccups) .

• A) Bronchiectasis
• B) Bronchospasm
• C) Diaphragmatocele
• D) Phrenoplegia
• E) Phrenospasm

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Definitions:

Incentive Factors

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Central Nervous System

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Rescorla

A reference to Robert A. Rescorla, a psychologist known for his work with Pavlovian conditioning, particularly concerning the role of cognitive processes in classical conditioning.

Electrical Stimulation

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