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Why Do We Burp? The Science of Belching
A burp (belch) is your body's built-in pressure-release valve. Learn how swallowed air builds up in the stomach, how stretch receptors and the vagus nerve trigger the belch reflex, and why it's healthy.
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- Videos 5 minutes or longer pause once or twice for a quick check. Get it right and you're on your way. If not, you'll see a friendly explanation and the video simply keeps going. Short videos skip the checks.
- At the end there's a 3-question test. Score 60% or more to complete the lesson, and 80% or more to master it. You can always watch again and try for a higher score.