As a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system, the vagus nerve helps regulate essential involuntary functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion./GettyImages-182657703web-56ce09d53df78cfb37a3810f.jpg)
The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve or cranial nerve X, is a long nerve that originates in the brain stem and extends through the neck and into the chest and abdomen. It is tasked with regulating critical body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and digestion. 1
What Is the Vagus Nerve? The vagus nerve is one of 12 pairs of cranial nerves in the body. It’s involved in various bodily functions, including digestion, heart rate, and breathing. There...