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The gag reflex is a protective mechanism that helps prevent choking by causing the muscles in the throat to contract. It is triggered by stimulation of the soft palate, back of the throat, or back of the tongue. The effector of the gag reflex is the muscles in the back of the throat that contract in response to the stimulation, leading to the reflex action.

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