What nerves carry physiological sensations from the abdominal viscera?
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The question is asking which type of nerves are responsible for carrying physiological sensations from the abdominal organs, and it provides multiple choice answers to choose from.
Answer
Vagus nerve and spinal thoracolumbar outflows
The primary nerves that carry physiological sensations from the abdominal viscera are the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) and spinal thoracolumbar outflows.
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The primary nerves that carry physiological sensations from the abdominal viscera are the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) and spinal thoracolumbar outflows.
More Information
The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve and plays a critical role in parasympathetic innervation, delivering sensory and motor signals between the brain and the abdomen. The spinal thoracolumbar outflows are part of the sympathetic nervous system, facilitating different autonomic responses.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Visceral Afferent Nerve - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
- The Vagus Nerve (CN X) - Course - Functions - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
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