Which of the Following Is a Spasmodic Contraction of the Diaphragm

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by spasmodic closure of the rima glottidis,which produces a sharp sound on inhalation?

• A)sneezing
• B)coughing
• C)laughing
• D)hiccupping
• E)Valsalva maneuver

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