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Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*Emesis is the process of vomiting
*Emesis is the process of vomiting
−*Persistant vomiting can be exhausting and can lead to metabolic alkalosis, dehydration and electrolyte inbalances which may require fluid therapy
+*Persistent vomiting can be exhausting and can lead to metabolic alkalosis, dehydration and electrolyte inbalances which may require fluid therapy
−*Extreme cases of persistant vomiting can lead to shock
+*Extreme cases of persistent vomiting can lead to shock
*Retching involves the abdominal and chest walls contracting
*Retching involves the abdominal and chest walls contracting