The Vagus Nerve

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Questions and Answers

Which nerve is important for communication between the brain and the immune system?

  • Optic nerve
  • Sciatic nerve
  • Vagus nerve (correct)
  • Facial nerve

What does the vagus nerve regulate in the body?

  • Blood pressure
  • Digestion
  • Heart rate
  • Stress hormones (correct)

What does the vagus nerve suppress in the body?

  • Endorphins
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Antibodies
  • Pro-inflammatory cytokines (correct)

Which system does the vagus nerve connect the brain to?

<p>Immune system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the vagus nerve help regulate in the body?

<p>Immune cell production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the vagus nerve help the body recognize?

<p>Foreign pathogens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the vagus nerve help suppress in the body?

<p>Inflammatory cytokines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the negative impact of stress hormones on the immune system?

<p>Weakens immune response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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