Vagus nerve
Topic
The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve (CN X), is the longest and most complex of the cranial nerves. It serves as a primary component of the parasympathetic nervous system, playing a crucial role in regulating involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.
What experts have said about Vagus nerve
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Approximately 80% of vagal fibers transmit sensory information toward the brain.
“80% of the fibers of the vagus are sending sensory information to the brain. 80%.”
Open the episode · Polyvagal Theory: Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time - Dr Stephen Porges - #1128Listen at 1:13:36
Brain-derived vagal signals can influence peripheral organs.
“information coming out of the brain can influence those peripheral organs as well.”
Open the episode · Essentials: The Biology of Aggression, Mating & Arousal | Dr. David AndersonListen at 32:34
Vagal fibers sense physiological events in peripheral organs.
“The vagal fibers sense things that are happening in the body.”
Open the episode · Essentials: The Biology of Aggression, Mating & Arousal | Dr. David AndersonListen at 32:34
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