APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LIMB VASCULATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select all characteristics of the vagus nerve
A
Part of the ParaSNS
B
Stimulation will result in bradycardia
C
Originates in the medulla
D
Withdrawal of stimulation will result in an increased HR
E
What happens in the Vagus stays in the Vagus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is known to reduce the heart rate, and hence may be a non-pharmacological alternative for the management of persistent sinus tachycardia. To precisely regulate the heart rate using VNS, closed-loop control strategies are needed.

Detailed explanation-2: -They are constantly active, producing a rhythm of 60 – 80 beats per minute. If the vagus nerve was lesioned, the resting heart rate would be around 100 beats per minute.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stimulation from the left mid-cervical vagus nerve most commonly causes voice alteration, cough, dyspnea, dysphagia, and neck pain or paresthesias.

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