3 Questions
Which of the following is a physiological change associated with the sequence of events leading to vomiting?
Decreased duodenal tone
What is the initial event that frequently precedes vomiting?
Nausea
Where is the emetic center located that coordinates the events leading to vomiting?
Medulla oblongata
Test your knowledge of the complex series of integrated events culminating in the forceful expulsion of gastric contents through the mouth, along with the associated physiological changes. This quiz covers the sequence of events, coordination by the emetic center, and related processes.
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