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  1. Oct 30, 2023 · The vagus nerve is a mixed nerve, as it contains both afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) fibers. This means it is responsible for not only carrying motor signals to the organs it innervates, but it also carries sensory information from these organs back to the central nervous system .

  2. A vagus nerve ‘bypass’ that carries impulses directly between the uterus and brain is thought to allow women with spinal cord injuries to have orgasms. Vagus nerve stimulation affects the gamma-aminobutyric acid neurotransmitter associated with ADHD, leading scientists to propose it as a potential treatment.

  3. Apr 12, 2019 · An overview of the anatomy of the vagus nerve, including its course, branches (e.g. recurrent laryngeal nerve), function and clinical relevance.

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  4. Sep 23, 2023 · The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve (CN X), is one of the most complex and multifunctional nerves in the body. It is primarily a mixed nerve, meaning it contains both motor and sensory fibers, and has a significant role in the autonomic nervous system.

  5. 1 day ago · The vagus nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the majority of the abdominal organs. It sends branches to the oesophagus, stomach and most of the intestinal tract – up to the splenic flexure of the large colon.

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  6. Feb 14, 2023 · heart rate. breathing. cardiovascular activity. reflex actions, such as coughing, sneezing, swallowing, and vomiting. It plays a role in the autonomic nervous system, which controls actions...

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  8. Aug 18, 2023 · The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve or cranial nerve X, is a long nerve that originates in the brain stem and extends through the neck and into the chest and abdomen. It is tasked with regulating critical body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and digestion.

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