just wondering
2006-08-23 09:01:00 · 9 answers · asked by B 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Closing the eyes is part of the sneeze reflex. it's a defense mechanism of the eyes to reduce sneeze sprays landing in our eyes. However, our eyes are exposed constantly to ,viruses and bacteria without eyes closing. It's a reflex -meaning we have no conscious contol of sneezes. Instead, the primitive part of the brain the medulla oblongata located at the top of the spine;calls the shots. The reflex triggers major muscles of the face,throat,and chest to fire out gunk going at 100mph(150kph)as as fast as a pitcher's fastball. Most people tighten the eye muscles causing them to shut,as they tighten the other muscles involved in a sneeze. But not all do . Some sneeze with their eyes open. Either way, it's part of the inborn sneeze reflex.
2006-08-23 09:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you cannot sneeze with your eyes open. It is physically impossible because everytime you sneeze your heart actually stops for that split second. Therefor you cannot keep your eyes open
2006-08-23 16:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by Trouble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physically Impossible
2006-08-23 16:02:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope you cant, because when you sneeze you use all the muscles in your face and the ones that shut your eyes, are obviously being used to project the air out of your nose.
2006-08-23 16:24:16 · answer #4 · answered by Kristen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. when u sneeze with your eyes open, you eyeballs can pop out. due too much pressure.
2006-08-23 16:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by eki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it prevents your eyeballs from poping out..
2006-08-23 16:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by fmtjatt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i just tried rite now
2006-08-23 16:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is provent that you cant.
2006-08-23 16:02:52 · answer #8 · answered by gymnastxo8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know i don't think so...strange isn't it?
2006-08-23 16:05:56 · answer #9 · answered by sammie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋