Multiple choice general knowledge

Hiccups are

  1. Spasms of your lungs

  2. Spasms of your diaphragm

  3. Spasms in your throat

  4. Spasms of your oesophagus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm - the large muscle separating your chest cavity from your abdominal cavity that helps you breathe. The spasm causes a sudden intake of breath followed by quick closure of the vocal cords, creating the 'hic' sound.