Vomiting expels the contents of the stomach up through the ________ to the mouth.

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The esophagus is the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach and is the pathway for food and liquids. During vomiting, the stomach contents are forcefully expelled up through the esophagus and out of the mouth. The larynx and trachea are part of the respiratory system and are not involved in the digestive process of vomiting. The salivary glands are responsible for producing saliva in the mouth, but they do not play a role in vomiting. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine and is involved in digestion, but it is not involved in the process of vomiting.

Vomiting Expels the Contents of the Stomach Up Through the ________