Which statement describes hiccups?
A) A very deep inhalation initiated by opening the mouth wide
B) Sudden expulsion of air to clear lower respiratory tracts
C) Forceful involuntary expulsion of air through the nose and mouth to clear the upper respiratory tracts
D) Spasmodic closure of the vocal cords after forceful contraction of the respiratory muscles

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Hiccups, or hiccoughs, is spasmodic closure of the vocal cords after forceful contraction of the respiratory muscles.

Which Statement Describes Hiccups