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describe the signal pathway of vomiting
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stimulus --> chemoreceptor trigger zone --> vomiting centre
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what pathway does the CTZ use to send impulses to the VC?
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dopamine
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how do sea bands work and what type of N&V are they used to treat?
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put pressure on pericardium point (inner forearm)
used in pregnancy, motion sickness |
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how do anti-cholinergic agents treat N&V?
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block ACh receptors in vestibular centre therefore stabilizing VC.
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give two examples of anticholinergic drugs
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Gravol (dimenhydrinate)
Bonamine (meclizine) Benadryl (diphenhydramine) |
