The vomiting reflex is used to remove toxic material from the stomach before it is absorbed, and an overdose can cause vomiting. Given these facts, what must be removed from the stomach before it is absorbed among the following options:
- hormones
 - Proteins
 - all liquids
 - bacteria
 - nutrients
 - steroids
 - an overdose
 - Bodily water


 

       an overdose  