GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

PERIPHERAL NERVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ cranial nerve controls the heart and digestive tract.
A
vagus
B
hypoglossal
C
oculomotor
D
ocular
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the Vagus Nerve? The vagus nerve, also known as the vagal nerves, are the main nerves of your parasympathetic nervous system. This system controls specific body functions such as your digestion, heart rate and immune system. These functions are involuntary, meaning you can’t consciously control them.

Detailed explanation-2: -The vagus nerve (cranial nerve [CN] X) is the longest cranial nerve in the body, containing both motor and sensory functions in both the afferent and efferent regards.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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