Vomiting is associated with central nervous system (CNS) injuries that compress which of the brain's anatomic locations?
A)Vestibular nuclei in the lower brainstem
B)Floor of the third ventricle
C)Any area in the midbrain
D)Diencephalon

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Vomiting, yawning, and hiccups are complex reflexlike motor responses that are integrated by neural mechanisms in the lower brainstem. Vomiting often accompanies CNS injuries that involve the vestibular nuclei. The remaining options will not trigger vomiting when compressed.

Vomiting Is Associated with Central Nervous System (CNS) Injuries That