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  4. Vomiting is the ejection of stomach contents through mouth. This reflex action is controlled by the vomit center in the

Q. Vomiting is the ejection of stomach contents through mouth. This reflex action is controlled by the vomit center in the

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The ejection/backflow of the partially digested food of the stomach through the mouth is known as vomiting. It is often preceded by a feeling known as nausea. It is a reflex action i.e. an involuntary and instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus by the CNS. The center which controls the action is located in the medulla oblongata of the hindbrain.