Each of the Following Statements Regarding the Gag Reflex Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements regarding the gag reflex is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A) Some patients have a heightened gag reflex due to chronic sinus problems.
• B) Mucus and saliva in the nasopharynx minimize the gag reflex.
• C) A gag reflex may originate in the mind.
• D) A gag reflex may be a response to physical stimuli.

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