KROK 1 2017 – Question 145 · KROK (Medicine) · Physiology
Water affects the mucosa of lower nasal passages resulting in diving reflex. This response manifests itself as:
- A. Reflex hyperpnea
- B. Cough
- C. Reflex apnea
- D. Reflex dyspnea
- E. Bronchial spasm
Hint
Consider the protective purpose of the diving reflex and what pattern of breathing would best keep water out of the airways.
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