Question

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the vomiting?

• A. It is the method of getting rid of unwanted substances
• B. It occurs due to the antiperistalsis
• C. It damages the vital organs of the body
• D. It leads to greenish vomit called bilious

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A It is the method of getting rid of unwanted substances
B It occurs due to the antiperistalsis
D It leads to greenish vomit called bilious

$\bullet$ The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the walls of the alimentary canal is called peristalsis. When peristalsis occurs in the opposite direction, it is called antiperistalsis and causes vomiting.
$\bullet$ Vomiting is the body's mechanism to make itself free from poisonous or indigestible substances.
$\bullet$ Sometimes, overeating also leads to the vomiting especially when the food is rich in fat. It leads to a greenish vomit called bilious or liverish.