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Tenth Cranial Nerve.
Tenth Cranial Nerve - as a noun
A mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nervus vaguspneumogastricpneumogastric nervevagusvagus nervewandering nerveExample Sentences
"The tenth cranial nerve, also known as the vagus nerve, is responsible for controlling various autonomic functions in the body."
"Damage to the tenth cranial nerve can lead to problems with swallowing and vocal cord function."
"The tenth cranial nerve has both motor and sensory functions, and it innervates many organs in the body."
"The tenth cranial nerve helps to regulate heart rate and blood pressure."
"A dysfunction of the tenth cranial nerve can cause gastrointestinal issues such as bloating and constipation."
