Toxic substances in the blood trigger a vomiting response by activating the

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The area postrema is a brain structure located in the medulla oblongata that is known for its role in triggering vomiting in response to toxic substances in the blood. It is outside the blood-brain barrier and can detect toxins and other harmful substances in the blood, which triggers the vomiting response. The choroid plexus and median eminence are not directly involved in the vomiting response.

Toxic Substances in the Blood Trigger a Vomiting Response by Activating