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Is the vagus nerve sympathetic

Updated: 9/7/2023

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No. The vagus nerve is in the parasympathetic system

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What nerves innervate the heart?

vagus nerve and sympathetic fibers

What is the function of vagus nerve?

sympathetic fuction and the motor function mainly on the production of voice. http://www.answers.com/topic/vagus-nerve

Is there any connection between the heart and the nervous system?

Yes (both vagus nerve & sympathetic enervation).

Which cranial nerve controls the heart and lungs?

CN X (Vagus)

What nerve is responsible for slowing the heart rate?

The Vagus Nerve (Number 10 or X)

Can vagus nerve be controlled by nerve meds?

can vegus nerve Can vagus nerve be controlled by nerve medicines

Why vagus nerve is not splanchnic nerve?

The vagus nerve is one of the twelve cranial nerves.

What cranial nerve slows the heart?

Nerve X, Vagus

The route of major parasympathetic outflow from the head is the?

Vagus nerve

Which autonomic motor fibers are carried by the vagus nerve?

Vagus nerve carries parasynpathetic nerve fibers .

What happens to your heart rate when you innervate your vagus nerve?

Stimulation of the vagus nerve decreases heart rate. The vagus nerve is an important part of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Vagus nerveWhat is the effect of vagus nerve stimulation on the heartbeat?

Activation of the vagus nerve typically leads to a reduction in heart rate.. 