Vagus Nerve
Description
The Vagus Nerve is a type of Cranial Nerve.
Biological Function of the Vagus Nerve
Nervous System
The Vagus Nerve is involved in the transmission of some of the Nerve Impulses relating to the Parasympathetic Nervous System including Breathing, the Digestive System and the Heart.
Sub-Components of the Vagus Nerve known as the Right and Left Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves control the Vocal Cords.
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