The Vagus Nerve
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the vagus nerve help regulate in the body?

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

    What does the vagus nerve help the body recognize?

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

    What does the vagus nerve help suppress in the body?

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

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

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

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