Vagus nerve

The 10th cranial nerve and principal component of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. The vagus nerve passes from the medulla oblongata (in the brainstem) through the neck and chest to the abdomen, and has branches to most major organs, including the larynx, pharynx, trachea, lungs, heart, and digestive system.

 

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