Which area of the brain is responsible for vomiting? Is it the medulla of the brain stem?

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Q: Where is the sublingual salivary gland located?

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Q: Kieran, age 40, goes to his health maintenance organization (HMO) to see his physician, Dr. Scotty.…

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Q: Why is swallowing a complex reflex?

A: Answer- Swallowing is the process of engulfing the food particle inside the alimentary canal. It…

Q: Describe the neural reflexes leading to increased salivary secretion.

A: The reflex arc is responsible for controlling the reflex of a neural pathway. In the vertebrates,…

Q: What type of acid-base imbalance is likely to develop if the stomach contents are repeatedly lost by…

A: Our stomach during the course of food digestion produces HCl, which is produced by the parietal…

Q: why do we need to know the frequency of bowel movements

A: Bowel movement is the final stage of the digestion process where waste is defecated through the…

Q: What are the three phases of acid secretion in the stomach? Which hormones and neural stimuli…

A: The three phases of gastric secretion are : Cephalic phase.  Gastric phase.  Intestinal phase.

Q: How is chorea different from athetosis?

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Q: Walk through the steps of the parasympathetic reflex arc that stimulates salivation?

A: Saliva is secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth and is made up of water and trace amounts of…

Q: Based on your knowledge of the normal physiology of thestomach, explain why intake of food or milk…

A: Drug  Medication or medicine that causes physiological changes when consumed.  Factors affecting…

Q: What are the various causes of vomiting and vomiting process?

A: Vomiting is a common indicator of digestive or gastrointestinal disorders and also considered as a…

Q: What hormone stimulates the secretion of bile? What organ produces this hormone?

A: Bile consists of 95% water in which are dissolved a number of endogenous solid constituents…

Q: Discuss acid production in the stomach.

A: The hormones that are secreted in the gut or gastrointestinal tract are secreted by the…

Q: What is vomiting? After explaining that talk about its effects on the  digestive, respiratory and…

A: Nausea can be defined as stomach discomfort and the sensation of vomiting. Nausea or vomiting…

Q: Kieran, age 40, goes to his health maintenance organization (HMO) to see his physician, Dr. Scotty.…

A: Hepatitis C is a viral disease caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepato- means liver and -itis…

Q: why do we need to know the frequency of bowel movements

A: Bowel movement is the final stage of the digestion process where waste is defecated through the…

Q: hy do we need to know the timing of bowel movement (diarrhea)

A: Frequent bowel movements is a condition in which a person defecates (eliminates waste from the…

Q: 32. Sympathetic stimulation results in: a) Increased residual volume in the ventricles b) More rapid…

A: Sympathetic stimulation is a physiological response that occurs in response to stress or danger. It…

Q: Why is vomiting a concern in a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A: An external force or trauma can result in a kind of brain injury known as a traumatic brain injury…

Q: Name a structure that is located posterior and inferior to the liver.

A: The liver is a large organ almost making up to 2% of the entire body weight. It is found in…

Q: How is the enteric nervous system regulated by the autonomic nervous system?

A: BASIC INFORMATION NERVOUS SYSTEM :- It is of two types namely Central nervous system (CNS) and…

Q: Which organ helps in maintaining balance?

A: Body balance enables the person to maintain any position of the body in the environment. The body…

Q: How can liver damage result in jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia)?

A: The human body comprises of many organs and glands, each playing a crucial role in maintaining a…

Q: how does vomiting affect elimination

A: The objective of this question is to understand the impact of vomiting on the process of elimination…

Q: Which neuropeptide from the arcuate nucleus to the paraventricular nucleus is most important for…

A: The hypothalamus controls appetite and food intake following different mechanisms. It is also…

Q: How does an overdose of paracetamol causes liver damage? Explain Broadly. UIse your own words to…

A: Paracetamol is the drug that is commonly used in the treatment of moderate pain condition and to…

Q: What are the common causes of and clinical findings in functional and mechanical bowel obstructions?

A: Small bowel obstructions fall into two categories: functional — no physical blockage, but bowels…

Q: The structure labeled “2” is:

A: Introduction:- The digestive tract is made up of organs that carry food and fluid when it is…

Q: Excessive vomiting can to lead to alkalosis, as the gastric glands get more active to replace the…

A: Vomiting refers to involuntary action that causes forceful expulsion of the contents of the stomach…

Q: 8. a) The digestive enzyme in saliva is ,which digests starch to b) The water of saliva is important…

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Q: What is the action of Parasympathetic division (calming) on salivation after a crisis passes?

A: After crisis passes , it gradually calms your body ,as stress hormone leaves your bloodstream.

Q: What is hepatitis A And what’s it’s Transmission?

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Q: How does gargling with salt water reduce the swelling of a sore throat?

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Q: It has been several hours since you have last ate. Walking past a bakery , you catch a whiff of…

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Q: how does the body keep the stomach acid from seeping into the intestines and the other parts of the…

A: The digestive system consists of digestive tract which starts from the mouth and ends with an anus.…

Q: Why may a person get diarrhea if he/she eats cold food?

A: Diarrhea is the condition when a person experiencing loose, watery stools, or a frequent bowel…

Q: What are the major pathologic differences between alcoholic and primary biliary cirrhosis?

A: The liver is the biggest parenchymal organ, lying just beneath the stomach. The right curve (at the…

Q: What does the flow of food from the mouth to the anus?

A: We can say that The digestive system is the most essential system of our body. It generally takes…

Q: jennifer has a stomach flu and has been vomiting profusely for the 24hours.not only has she been…

A: Jennifer, who has been suffering from stomach flu, has encountered a loss of fluid from her body…