Why do we wretch when exposed to certain bad smells? Is it some sort of defence mechanism? And similarly, why is it common to vomit when we’re shocked?
In: Biology
Someone might be able to explain it better but:
When fight or flight mode is activated, it can’t worry about wasting extra energy on digestion – it gets expelled so it can use every little bit it can for the run ahead or battle to come.
(Feel free to correct if oversimplified)
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