Which of the following does not occur during vomiting?
A) the diaphragm contracts.
B) the abdominal muscles contract.
C) the stomach contracts.
D) respiration is inhibited.
E) the glottis is closed.

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During vomiting, the stomach does not contract; instead, it relaxes to allow the contents to be expelled. The diaphragm and abdominal muscles contract to increase abdominal pressure, respiration is inhibited, and the glottis is closed to prevent aspiration.

Which of the Following Does Not Occur During Vomiting