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What is the role of the vagus nerve in regulating digestive activity?
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∙ 13y ago
Salivation is entirely under nervous control. Some saliva is secreted continuously in response to parasympathetic stimulation via the vagus nerve. The presence of food in the mouth stimulates the salivary glands to increase their secretions. This response operates through a simple cranial reflex via the vagus nerve. The smell, sight, and thought of food also stimulate salivary secretion.
The vagus nerve (working via the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system) also activates the enteric nervous system. The ENS is responsible for motility, digestion, and secretion (such as HCl, gastrin, histamine in the case of the stomach) throughout the GI tract.
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∙ 13y agoIt helps your body systems slow down so that you can secrete digestive juices and digest your food properly.
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∙ 13y agoThe vagus nerve splits into branches that go to different parts of the stomach. Stimulation from these branches causes the stomach to produce acid.
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What is the nerve responsible for regulating visceral activity?
blood pressureThe Vagus Nerve
What nerve stimulates normal digestive activity?
Vagus nerve
What is the most important nerve of the digestive tract?
Vagus nerve
What are the symptoms of vagus nerve damage?
The vagus nerve runs throughout the body and is responsible for the functioning of various bodily systems including the heart and digestive tract. Symptoms of vagus nerve damage include digestive problems, loss of hearing, fainting, pain and difficulty swallowing.
What cranial nerves slows the heart and increases motility of digestive tract?
The vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) slows the heart and increases motility of the digestive tract. It is part of the parasympathetic nervous system which is a branch of the autonomic nervous system.
Most of the digestive system receives its parasympathetic innervation from the?
vagus nerve
Which cranial nerve controls the heart and lungs?
CN X (Vagus)
What are some symptoms of a vagus nerve?
There are several symptoms of a vagus nerve. Research has shown that the most common symptom is vocal changes. Digestive problems can occur as a result of this damage as well.
Regulates heart activity via the vagus nerve?
Parasympathetic nervous system
What nerve is responsible for slowing the heart rate?
The Vagus Nerve (Number 10 or X)
Is the vagus nerve sympathetic?
No. The vagus nerve is in the parasympathetic system
Can vagus nerve be controlled by nerve meds?
can vegus nerve Can vagus nerve be controlled by nerve medicines
