You May Have Noticed That After a Large Meal You

question 33

Multiple Choice

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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