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Vagus nerve supplies
Vagus nerve supplies
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The correct option is C Heart, stomach, lungs and larynx
The cranial nerve-X or the vagus nerve, also called the pneumogastric nerve originates from the medulla of the brainstem. It is the longest cranial nerve and it also forms a part of the parasympathetic nervous system. It innervates the heart, lungs, larynx and stomach. It is a mixed nerve, that is, it brings the sensory stimuli and also carries the impulses. It controls the visceral sensation and movements.Hence, the correct answer is 'Heart, stomach, lungs and larynx'
The cranial nerve-X or the vagus nerve, also called the pneumogastric nerve originates from the medulla of the brainstem. It is the longest cranial nerve and it also forms a part of the parasympathetic nervous system. It innervates the heart, lungs, larynx and stomach. It is a mixed nerve, that is, it brings the sensory stimuli and also carries the impulses. It controls the visceral sensation and movements.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Heart, stomach, lungs and larynx'
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