NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE
PERIPHERAL NERVE
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Question
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organs
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accessory
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hypoglossal
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vagus
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olfactory
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The vagus nerve carries an extensive range of signals from digestive system and organs to the brain and vice versa. It is the tenth cranial nerve, extending from its origin in the brainstem through the neck and the thorax down to the abdomen.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Latin word vagus means literally “wandering” (the words vagrant, vagabond, vague, and divagation come from the same root).
Detailed explanation-3: -The vagus nerve represents the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system, which oversees a vast array of crucial bodily functions, including control of mood, immune response, digestion, and heart rate.
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