Understanding Hiccups

The video explores the phenomenon of hiccups, which are common but not well understood. It discusses how hiccups occur due to diaphragm spasms and glottis closure. Fetuses and babies frequently hiccup, possibly aiding in neural development and interoception. A study on newborns suggests hiccups help form brain connections. Adult hiccups remain a mystery, with few studies conducted. The video encourages viewer engagement and questions.

What is the main muscle involved in the process of hiccups?

• Diaphragm

• Heart

• Stomach

• Lungs

How many Americans are hospitalized for hiccups each year?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 6,000

• 4,000

At what age do fetuses start to hiccup?

• Twenty weeks

• Thirty weeks

• Twelve weeks

• Nine weeks

What is the average daily hiccup duration for preterm newborns?

• 15 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

What did the University College London study use to monitor newborns' hiccups?

• Heart rate monitors

• X-rays

• Electrodes

• Ultrasound

What brainwave activity is triggered by a baby's diaphragm contraction?

• One large brainwave

• Two large brainwaves

• Three large brainwaves

• Four large brainwaves

What is the term for the ability to sense internal bodily states?

• Perception

• Interoception

• Proprioception

• Exteroception

Why might fetuses kick in the womb according to the scientists?

• To communicate with the mother

• To prepare for birth

• To exercise their muscles

• To create mental maps of their bodies

What is one reason adults might still experience hiccups?

• To help with digestion

• To regulate heart rate

• As a leftover reflex

• To improve lung capacity

What is the main reason there are few studies on adult hiccups?

• They are difficult to study

• They are not a major health concern

• They are well understood

• They are too rare