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Is vomiting active or passive? Understanding the muscular reflex

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The body has developed complex defense mechanisms, and vomiting is a prime example. Far from a passive event, the forceful expulsion of stomach contents during **vomiting** is a highly coordinated and active reflex involving intense muscular contractions. The key to distinguishing it from other gastrointestinal events lies in this significant physiological effort.