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Gag reflex

Gag reflex

contact of a foreign body with the mucous membrane of the fauces causes retching or gagging.

Synonym: faucial reflex.


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... mention muscle pains. Opiates cause constipation and inhibited gag reflex but during withdrawals vomiting and defecating become much likelier. Possible that this ...

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