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Vagus nerve

#Neurology x
#Respiratory x
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#AutonomicNervousSystem x
#CranialNerves x
#ParasympatheticNervousSystem x
#Therapeutics x
#PeripheralNerves x
#Heart x
#Pain x
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An edited version of my Friday Evening Discouse given to the Royal Institution on 11 April 2008. Abstract: The vagus nerves (cranial nerve X) connects our brainstem to the body, facilitating monitoring and control of many automatic functions; the vagus electrically links our gut, lungs and he...
Authored By Chris Pomfrett on Wednesday 26th November 2008

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Lucia Gannon
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Posted almost 6 years ago
Only recently heard about HRV and Porges Polyvagal Theory. Not easy to understand so thank you for this extremely interesting and clear outline. I suspect I will have to re-visit but great to know it is here. Much appreciated.
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