2007-09-18 11:45:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
a sneeze is an autonomic response to irritants in the nasal mucosa.
2007-09-18 11:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
presence of noxious substances at the mucous membrane of nasal cavity produce irritation to the sensory nerve endings of the trigeminal nerve leading to reflex sneezing to expel the noxious substance.
2007-09-18 18:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by بهي الطلعه 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is nature's way of getting people to tell you gesundheit.....lol
No, seriously it is to blast harmful parasites out of your nose.
Or as my grandson likes to say, "Because I don't know why"
Here is some actual information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneeze
Plenty more if you google
2007-09-18 18:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by andyg77 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See RN's answer
2007-09-18 18:51:17 · answer #4 · answered by Angelheart♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our body is trying to get germs out.
2007-09-18 18:56:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋