vagus

The vagus nerve is a large nerve that runs through the entire body. It plays an important role in controlling the heart and digestive system.

  • The vagus nerve is responsible for controlling the heart rate.

  • The vagus nerve is responsible for controlling the digestive system.

Definition of vagus

noun

a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera

Synonyms:

nervus vagus, pneumogastric, pneumogastric nerve, tenth cranial nerve, vagus nerve, wandering nerve

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Example Sentences for vagus

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