How Can the Pelvic Floor Influence One's Ability to Cough

question 16

Multiple Choice

How can the pelvic floor influence one's ability to cough?

• A) Increasing positive pressure in the abdomen to produce a more forceful cough
• B) Decreasing positive pressure in the abdomen reducing a forceful cough
• C) Allowing pressure release of pressure created by the abdomen and thorax
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

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Sexual Organs

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