What is Gag reflex?
'''Gag reflex''', also called ''pharyngeal reflex'', is a [[reflex]] contraction of the throat in humans that prevents anything to pass through the throat, except during normal [[swallowing]]. It is also named as ''pharyngeal reflex''. Touching the [[soft palate]] results in a very strong gag reflex in most healthy people. The gag reflex can also be caused by touching the roof of the [[mouth]], or the back part of the [[tongue]]. The gag reflex can be used to make someone [[vomiting|vomit]] as well. == References == {{Sci-stub}} [[Category:Reflexes]]