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The vagus nerve is the tenth of twelve paired cranial nerves, and is the only nerve that starts in the brainstem and extends, through the jugular foramen, down below the head, to the neck, chest and abdomen, where it contributes to the innervation of the viscera. The medieval Latin word vagus means literally "Wandering" . Sometimes the branches are spoken of in the plural and are thus called vagi ....
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Vagus nerve - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The vagus nerve (pronounced /ˈveɪˌgəs/) (VĀ-gəs) (also called pneumogastric nerve or cranial nerve X) is the tenth of twelve paired cranial nerves, ...
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Vagus nerve stimulation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive treatment for certain types of intractable epilepsy and major depression. VNS uses an implanted stimulator ...
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Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve is the longest of the cranial nerve. Its name is derived from Latin meaning "wandering". True to its name the vagus nerve wanders from the ...
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What are the functions of the vagus nerve?
What are the functions of the vagus nerve?
he vagus nerve supplies motor parasympathetic fibers to all the organs except the suprarenal glands, from the neck down to the second segment of the transverse colon. The vagus also...
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How would an overactive Vagus nerve effect my health?
Recently I was diagnosed with Paradoxic-parasympathetic syndrome( overactive Vagus nerve) after taking a Ansar test....
Recently I was diagnosed with Paradoxic-parasympathetic syndrome( overactive Vagus nerve) after taking a Ansar test....
The Vagus nerve is connected to the heart and could result in a low resting heartrate. Is also associated with epilepsy. a pacemaker like device is used to control the...
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if you had a vagotomy, removal of vagus nerve, would u still be able to stimulate urine release ? the answer should be yes right because the parasympathetic nerve that controls this is NOT the vagal...
Sep 18, 2008
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to have a bowel movement. It is very scary. This discussion is related to VAGUS NERVE and STOMACH remember (I'm 54).I am teaching my students of my theory of the super importance of the ...
Sep 17, 2008
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I've had a vagus nerve stimulator for about 5 years. It's been pretty effective for me. When I got I've had a vagus nerve stimulator for about 5 years. It's been pretty effective for me. When......
Apr 02, 2008
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Was giving boyfriend chest/shoulder massage, and he suddenly felt nauseus...
You sound as if you blame yourself for his ill. Don't do it! The massage was good for him, even if might die! You can bet he enjoyed it! Thank you for your touch!...
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