The cause behind vomiting is:
Correct answer: B. Anti peristalsis
- A. Peristalsis
- B. Anti peristalsis
- C. Swallowing
- D. Hunger pangs
Explanation
Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract. Therefore, antiperistalsis causes vomiting.
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