Lucy is pregnant and every time she smells cheese she gags and has to fight the urge to throw up.Lucy's response is most likely caused by the

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The medulla is responsible for controlling involuntary functions of the body, such as breathing and vomiting. Lucy's response to the smell of cheese triggering a gag reflex suggests that the medulla is activated in response to the smell. The pons regulates some respiratory functions and the cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance, but neither is directly related to the gag reflex. The hypothalamus is involved in regulating hunger and satiety, but not in the response to smells that trigger nausea.

Lucy Is Pregnant and Every Time She Smells Cheese She