Hiccups can be best described as

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Hiccups can be best described as (A) forceful sudden expiration (B) forceful contraction of intercostal muscles during deep breathing (C) vibration of the soft palate during breathing while sleeping (D) jerky incomplete inspiration

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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).

Q. Hiccups can be best described as

forceful sudden expiration

forceful contraction of intercostal muscles during deep breathing

vibration of the soft palate during breathing while sleeping

jerky incomplete inspiration

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).