In the presence of nausea and vomiting, a history of cirrhosis of the liver suggests which of the following organs as the source of hematemesis?

Name: In the presence of nausea and vomiting, a history of cirrhosis of the liver suggests which of the following organs as the source of hematemesis?
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Cirrhosis of the liver can lead to esophageal varices, which are swollen veins in the esophagus that can rupture and cause hematemesis (vomiting blood).

In the Presence of Nausea and Vomiting, a History of Cirrhosis