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Ear whacks Why does having something pushed into my ear make me cough?
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Asked by Moderator
on 2011-02-16 13:45:40

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Categories: Human Body.

Tags: ears, ear, reflex, cough.

On a full bladder, why is the urge to pee worse in a cold room as opposed to a hot one?
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Asked by KKM4
on 2010-09-16 07:04:30

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Categories: Human Body.

Tags: temperature, physiology, reflex, pee.

Why do some people instantly shove their fingers into their mouths when suffering a minor injury like a paper cut? Is there any reason for this reflex and does it help them medically?
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Asked by KKM4
on 2010-08-01 08:38:16

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Categories: Human Body.

Tags: medicine, injury, reflex.

Why is the reflex to bend over when out of breath? When training in karate, I notice that at breaks when I am out of breath, the instinct is to bend over, resting hands on thighs. I'm interested in why this developed, whether this has any advantage to getting your breath back, and, if not, what stance will help me get back to form quickly.
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Asked by Mittoo
on 2010-06-06 13:12:12

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Categories: Human Body.

Tags: exercise, reflex, training, bentdouble.

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