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What does pressure on the emetic center cause with increased intracranial pressure?

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The chemo-emetic trigger zone, also known as the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ), is a region in the brain, specifically located in the area postrema of the medulla oblongata. It plays a critical role in the vomiting reflex by detecting toxins, drugs, and other emetic substances in the bloodstream or cerebrospinal fluid. When activated, it sends signals to the vomiting center in the brain to initiate the process of vomiting, helping to protect the body from harmful substances. The CTZ is not protected by the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to respond quickly to circulating chemicals.


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An emetic induces vomiting.


What empties the stomach?

An emetic does.


What is emetic used for?

An emetic - is used to make a person vomit. It's especially useful if a person has swallowed poison.


Why is it necessary to use an emetic to induce vomiting?

The purpose of using an emetic is to empty the stomach of its contents. If somebody has eaten a substance that is poisonous inducing vomiting can remove the substance from the stomach before it is absorbed into the blood stream. Salt water is sometimes used as an emetic.


Irritation of the gastrointestinal tract by drugs or bacteria might stimulate which center of the medulla?

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Vomiting reflex is mediated by the?

Chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) in the medulla of the brainstem, which communicates with the vomiting center (to mediate the vomiting reflex).