The Vagus Nerve and Inflammation Resolution
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Which medical institution is associated with the authors of this abstract?

  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (correct)

    • What is the term used to describe the endogenous chemical signals involved in the resolution of inflammation?

  • Anti-inflammatory mediators
  • Inflammatory mediators
  • Specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) (correct)
  • Vagus mediators

    • Excessive chronic inflammation is linked to what?

  • Disease (correct)
  • Improved immune function
  • Enhanced cognitive abilities
  • Reduced stress levels

    • What role does the vagus nerve play in the regulation of lipid mediators?

    <p>It is involved in the regulation of lipid mediators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to pro-resolving mediators when vagotomy is performed?

    <p>They are reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

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