February 2003 PMID 12539245

A phylogenetic hypothesis for the origin of hiccough.

C Straus, K Vasilakos, R J A Wilson, T Oshima, M Zelter, J-Ph Derenne, T Similowski, W A Whitelaw

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Discussions express interest through references to ancient motor patterns and amphibian ancestry, with posts questioning and elaborating on the evolutionary implications, using words like 'evidence' and 'hypothesis' to convey curiosity and engagement. Several posts acknowledge the relevance of the research, reflecting a thoughtful engagement with the article's ideas.

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The text explores the idea that hiccups (hiccoughs) may originate from ancient motor patterns shared with lower vertebrates, like fish and frogs, especially since they involve the glottis and are influenced by CO2 levels and GABAB receptor drugs.
Hiccups are thought to be linked to the evolutionary development of breathing patterns, possibly as a remnant of the gill ventilation mechanism that early vertebrates used, which may have persisted in mammals because it contributed to other vital functions like suckling and normal breathing.
The authors suggest that understanding hiccups from an evolutionary perspective can explain their physiological properties and their similarities to primitive breathing patterns seen in lower animals.]

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@BBrown24646528 @TardigradeJr @minogully Apparently is might be evidence of our amphibian ancestry "A phylogenetic hypothesis for the origin of hiccough". BioEssays. 25 (2): 182–188. doi:10.1002/bies.10224. PMID 12539245. S2CID 14200209.”

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@AnamZille @atreyasci A phylogenetic hypothesis for the origin of hiccough by C. Straus et al. https://t.co/fscvbGUWD6

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