2006-06-20 06:59:09 · 5 answers · asked by tracej34 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
When we swallow we undergo a response called 3 part swallowing reflex, part of which is lifting uvula (hanging soft part that u see when u say ig aaaaaa) up. evin during swallowing if u touch it u may gag. when u clean ur tongue u stimulate part of vomiting reflex that causes gaging! one can inhibit it by practice and conciously overcomming it (remeber people swallowing swords and dont ask me what happens when NG tube is inserted via nose into stomach.
2006-06-20 07:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anthony 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The back of the tongue is called the gag reflex area. When ever anything goes back that far in your throat you automatically gag. I'm sure this is to make sure you don't choke.
2006-06-20 14:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by Pooh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that our tongues have more odor then our stomaches,,maybe it's the smell that gags you?????
2006-06-20 14:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by dork 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not gag you must have a hang up
2006-06-26 06:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what an outstading question I wish I had an answer
2006-06-20 14:07:26 · answer #5 · answered by awesome_eo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋