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What animal has no gag reflex?
Sharks have no gag reflex.
What would stop your gag reflex to stop working?
A cerebral Vascular Accident (stroke)
How does the gag reflex stop us from choking?
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.
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.
Does smiling stop the gag 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.
Can a bulimic lose their gag reflex?
Yes, it's quite common to lose your gag reflex. [experience]
You feel like you are about to throw up what can you do to stop it?
Breath in and out very slow and try to relax your gag reflex.
What can happen if you constantly evoke the gag reflex?
when does a reflex happen
What percent of women dont have a gag reflex?
Approximately 10-20% of women don't have a gag reflex. This can vary widely from person to person and is not solely determined by gender.
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.
