The Vomiting Center Is Located in the __________ Portion of the Brainstem

question 32

Short Answer

The vomiting center is located in the __________ portion of the brainstem.

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Definitions:

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear of vertebrates, responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Graded Potential

A shift in the electrical charge across a neuron's membrane, varying in amplitude and potentially leading to an action potential.

Vibration Frequency

The number of times a vibrating system completes a cycle of motion in a given period of time, typically measured in hertz (Hz).

Pacinian Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin and some other tissues sensitive to vibration and pressure, contributing to the sense of touch.