Vomiting Process

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Which of the following is a physiological change associated with the sequence of events leading to vomiting?

  • Decreased salivation
  • Decreased duodenal tone (correct)
  • Increased gastric peristalsis
  • Increased pallor

What is the initial event that frequently precedes vomiting?

  • Increased salivation
  • Sweating
  • Nausea (correct)
  • Pupillary dilation

Where is the emetic center located that coordinates the events leading to vomiting?

  • Pons
  • Cerebellum
  • Medulla oblongata (correct)
  • Thalamus

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