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A person takes concentrated solution of salt, after sometime, he starts vomiting. What is the phenomenon responsible for such situation? Explain.

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Concentrated salt solution, when consumed, causes irritation and excessive dehydration in the cells of various parts of alimentary canal due to exosmosis. Uncomfort stretching results in reverse peristaltic movements leading to vomiting.
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