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Hiccups can be best described as
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Q. Hiccups can be best described as
AIIMS
AIIMS 2015
Breathing and Exchange of Gases
A
forceful sudden expiration
12%
B
forceful contraction of intercostal muscles during deep breathing
49%
C
vibration of the soft palate during breathing while sleeping
5%
D
jerky incomplete inspiration
35%
Solution:
A hiccup can be described as a jerky incomplete inspiration. It is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. In medical terms, it is known as synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF).