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Special visceral afferent

 
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Special visceral afferent (SVA) refers to afferent nerves that develop in association with the gastrointestinal tract.[1] Examples of nerves containing SVA fibers include the olfactory nerve, the facial nerve, the glossopharyngeal nerve, and the vagus nerve.[2]

References

  1. ^ cranialnerves at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)
  2. ^ Mehta, Samir et al. Step-Up: A High-Yield, Systems-Based Review for the USMLE Step 1. Baltimore, MD: LWW, 2003.

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