If you vomit and stomach contents move out through the nose, there has been a failure of the
A) reflex action of reverse peristalsis.
B) trachea to cover the glottis.
C) soft palate to close off the nasopharynx.
D) larynx to move up.
E) glottis to retain food.

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The vomit reflex involves the contraction of muscles in the stomach and esophagus to push food and other contents up and out. At the same time, the soft palate should close off the nasopharynx to prevent the contents from going up through the nose. If the soft palate fails to close, then vomit can come out through the nose. The trachea, larynx, and glottis are not directly involved in this reflex.

If You Vomit and Stomach Contents Move Out Through the Nose