AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The sound of the sneeze isn’t innate; it’s something we pick up along the way. Popular Science explains: “Sneezes do make some sound that people aren’t able to control, but people are able to modify the sound, depending on what seems socially appropriate.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Sneezing is a vital respiratory reflex frequently associated with allergic rhinitis and viral respiratory infections.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sneezing is your body’s way of getting rid of unwelcome particles from your nasal passages-just like a cough is your body’s way of getting rid of unwelcome particles from your throat and lungs. It’s estimated that a sneeze expels about 100, 000 germs.

Detailed explanation-4: -A sneeze is a sudden burst of air expelled from the lungs through the nose and mouth. It’s the result of the inflammation of the trigeminal nerve in the nose. This nerve is linked to the “sneeze center” of the brainstem and sends signals that prompt a person to sneeze.