Brain Controlled Vomiting Reflex

Vomiting is controlled by a specialized “vomit center” in the brain that coordinates a complex chain of reactions throughout the body. When the body detects something harmful, the digestive system slows or shuts down, and signals trigger the stomach muscles to contract forcefully, pushing contents back up through the esophagus. This reflex acts as a protective mechanism to expel toxins or irritants before they can cause further harm.

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