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Which nerve is important for communication between the brain and the immune system?
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?
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?
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?
Which system does the vagus nerve connect the brain to?
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What does the vagus nerve help regulate in the body?
What does the vagus nerve help regulate in the body?
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What does the vagus nerve help the body recognize?
What does the vagus nerve help the body recognize?
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What does the vagus nerve help suppress in the body?
What does the vagus nerve help suppress in the body?
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What is the negative impact of stress hormones on the immune system?
What is the negative impact of stress hormones on the immune system?
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