A Sweet Way to Stop Hiccups- Quiz

Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that are initiated by a sudden reflex action in the body.

• They are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm caused by a sudden reflex action.

• They are voluntary spasms of the abdominal muscles.

• They are irregular heartbeats that result in sharp chest pains.

• They are muscle twitches in the legs due to nerve misfiring.

Some reasons why people get hiccups include eating too fast.

• Eating too fast

• Drinking water slowly

• Extreme calm

• Regular breathing

Which of the following methods for eliminating hiccups is mentioned in the text?

• Hold your breath

• Drink water

• Swallow sugar

• All of the above

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In 2010, who invented a lollipop to cure hiccups?

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What ingredients did Mallory combine to create her lollipop?

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True or False: Mallory's invention was called Hiccupops.

• True

• False

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Mallory tested her lollipop invention by:

• tasting it herself

• sharing it with friends

• bench testing in a lab

• waiting for feedback