Since Many Poisons Disturb the Vestibular System, Vision, and the Body

question 654

Multiple Choice

Since many poisons disturb the vestibular system, vision, and the body and cause vomiting, we may have evolved so that we vomit when these systems are disturbed by

• A)an endorphin rush.
• B)sensory gating.
• C)anosmia.
• D)sensory conflict.

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