A patient presents to the emergency room (ER) reporting excessive vomiting.A CT scan of the brain reveals a mass in the:
A) skull fractures.
B) thalamus.
C) medulla oblongata.
D) frontal lobe.

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The medulla oblongata is responsible for autonomic functions, including vomiting. A mass in this area can disrupt these functions, leading to excessive vomiting.

A Patient Presents to the Emergency Room (ER) Reporting Excessive