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The gag reflex is a type of reaction that often occurs automatically in the body. It occurs in the throat due to itÊnot wanting to or not being able to swallow.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe reason that people have a gag reflex is to prevent choking while eating. The gag reflex is called the pharyngeal reflex.
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∙ 13y agonausea, bulimia, acid reflex disease, sickness, ect.
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∙ 15y agowith out the gag reflex, u can swallow anything bug and not get chocked!!!!!!!!!!!!
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∙ 13y agocause they stick there finger in the back of there throat
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∙ 10y agoOne in three people lack a gag reflex. The gag reflex is usually only triggered by the presence of an unusual object in the back of your throat or an foreign object.
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What is gap reflex?
gap reflex is gag reflex spelled incorrectly. gag reflex (or pharyngeal reflex) is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate and occasionally the back of the tongue.
When not to elicit gag reflex?
whenever you are eating
What are the causes of an overactive gag reflex?
There are no particular causes of hyperactive gag reflex as such. It's just an aversion to certain textures of food that induces a severe urge to gag. Certain activities that need you to open your mouth for a long time or putting something in the mouth can also result in a gag. Basically, anything that brushes against the soft palate and stimulates it, results in a gag. Adults may experience it while getting a dental job done, which requires the person to keep his mouth open for a very long time. Moreover, during a dental job, certain instruments or solutions stimulate the soft palate and aggravate the feeling to gag. Hope this has helped you.
The reflex that causes an infant to close its fist when the palm is touched is called the what reflex?
Grasp reflex
Does A Reflex causes a Stimulus?
Yes
What agent causes no gag reflex and decreased eye movement and nausea and vomiting?
Botulism causes no gag reflex and decreased eye movement and nausea and vomiting.
What animal has no gag reflex?
Sharks have no gag reflex.
Is a gag reflex a somatic reflex?
No, a somatic reflex are the reflexes of the skeletal muscle movements. The gag reflex is considered to be an autonomic reflex.
Is a gag reflex considered an autonomic reflex?
no
What percent of women dont have a gag reflex?
An estimated 25% of women do not have an active gag reflex.
Can a bulimic lose their gag reflex?
Yes, it's quite common to lose your gag reflex. [experience]
What is gap reflex?
gap reflex is gag reflex spelled incorrectly. gag reflex (or pharyngeal reflex) is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate and occasionally the back of the tongue.
How do you know when your cat has gag reflex?
There is only one way to know when a cat has a gag reflex and that is when a cat gags. Some people notice this when giving a pet medication or when a cat gags on a hairball.
What can happen if you constantly evoke the gag reflex?
when does a reflex happen
What is a palindrome for a bodily reflex?
gag
Why can you puke?
because of your gag reflex
What can happan if you do not have a gag reflex?
Aspiration.
