AIIMS 2015
- Exam
- AIIMS
- Year
- 2015
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Breathing and Exchange of Gases
AIIMS 2015 · Zoology · Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Hiccups can be best described as
Hiccups can be best described as
Options
- Aforceful sudden expiration
- Bforceful contraction of intercostal muscles during deep breathing
- Cvibration of the soft palate during breathing while sleeping
- Djerky incomplete inspiration.
Correct answer
D. jerky incomplete inspiration.
Step-by-step 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).