A Sudden Contraction of the Diaphragm While the Glottis Is

question 32

True/False

A sudden contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is closed produces a sneeze.

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Definitions:

Hepatopancreatic Ampulla

An anatomical structure where the pancreatic duct and bile duct combine before emptying into the duodenum, involved in the digestion process.

Duodenal Ampulla

A dilation in the duodenum where the pancreatic duct and bile duct empty their contents for digestion.

Anal Canal

Terminal portion of the digestive tract.

Internal Sphincter

A ring of muscle that surrounds and closes a natural bodily passageway, functioning involuntarily.