Vagus Nerve

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Cranial Nerve
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Cranial Nerve X
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Recurrent_laryngeal_nerve
gptkb:Superior_laryngeal_nerve
gptkb:Auricular_branch
gptkb:Cardiac_branches
gptkb:Esophageal_branches
gptkb:Pharyngeal_branch
gptkb:Pulmonary_branches
gptkbp:component Motor fibers
Parasympathetic fibers
Sensory fibers
gptkbp:discoveredBy Galen
gptkbp:exitsSkullThrough gptkb:Jugular_foramen
gptkbp:function Parasympathetic control of digestive tract
Parasympathetic control of heart
Parasympathetic control of lungs
Sensory information from abdominal organs
Sensory information from ear
Sensory information from throat
Motor control of swallowing
Motor control of voice
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vagus Nerve
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:Larynx
gptkb:Pharynx
gptkb:Palate
gptkb:Heart
Lungs
Esophagus
Ear
Digestive tract
gptkbp:length Longest cranial nerve
gptkbp:modulatedBy gptkb:Inflammatory_response
Heart rate
Respiratory rate
Gastrointestinal motility
Mood and stress response
gptkbp:number Tenth cranial nerve
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Medulla_oblongata
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Nervus_vagus
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Bradycardia
gptkb:Gastroparesis
gptkb:Vasovagal_syncope
Hoarseness
Dysphagia
Vagal nerve stimulation
gptkbp:supplies Cardiac muscle
Glands of gastrointestinal tract
Mucous membranes of abdominal organs
Mucous membranes of larynx
Mucous membranes of pharynx
Mucous membranes of thoracic organs
Smooth muscle of gastrointestinal tract
Smooth muscle of respiratory tract
gptkbp:transmittedBy General sensation from external ear
Taste sensation from epiglottis
Visceral sensation from abdominal organs
Visceral sensation from thoracic organs
gptkbp:type Mixed nerve
gptkbp:usedInTherapy Epilepsy
Depression
Inflammatory diseases
Cluster headaches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Doc_Coyle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7