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Which cranial nerve is responsible for sending signals to the brain and other organs?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for sending signals to the brain and other organs?
- Optic nerve
- Vagus nerve (correct)
- Olfactory nerve
- Glossopharyngeal nerve
What are some health problems that can be caused by dysfunction of the vagus nerve?
What are some health problems that can be caused by dysfunction of the vagus nerve?
- Difficulty breathing and confusion
- Increase in heart rate and blood pressure
- Fatigue and immune system disorders
- Constipation and dizziness (correct)
How does dysfunction of the vagus nerve affect the immune system?
How does dysfunction of the vagus nerve affect the immune system?
- It has no effect on the immune system
- It decreases the risk of infection
- It increases the risk of infection (correct)
- It improves the immune system
