Sharks have no gag reflex.
A cerebral Vascular Accident (stroke)
The gag reflex is the throat closing up and trying to force a foreign object down the throat. It is the body's attempt to stop choking by clearing the object out of the vital area.
No, a somatic reflex are the reflexes of the skeletal muscle movements. The gag reflex is considered to be an autonomic reflex.
Smiling does not directly stop the gag reflex. The gag reflex is a protective mechanism controlled by the brain to prevent choking. However, some people may find that focusing on smiling or other distractions can help lessen the intensity of the gag reflex in certain situations.
Yes, it's quite common to lose your gag reflex. [experience]
Breath in and out very slow and try to relax your gag reflex.
when does a reflex happen
Oh, dude, you really wanna know about that? Well, technically speaking, around 10-20% of women are said to lack a gag reflex. But hey, who's counting, right? Just remember, everyone's different, so don't go around testing people's gag reflexes, that's just not cool.
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because of your gag reflex
Aspiration.