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The __________________ is a part of the brain that controls vomiting. The blood-brain barrier is much weaker there, permitting neurons in this region to detect the presence of toxic substances in the blood.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

In a neuron at rest, the interior of the cell is more ________ charged than is the exterior of the cell.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: area postrema

Answer to Question 2

Answer: negatively


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