A patient with a traumatic head injury may exhibit vomiting as a result of irritation of nuclei in the ________.
A) pons
B) cerebellum
C) medulla oblongata
D) corpora quadrigemina
E) midbrain

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The medulla oblongata contains the vomiting center, which can be activated by various stimuli, including increased intracranial pressure or direct trauma, leading to vomiting in patients with head injuries.

A Patient with a Traumatic Head Injury May Exhibit Vomiting