Vagus nerve

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012495",
  "term": "Vagus nerve",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The tenth cranial nerve (CN X), which is the longest and most complex of the cranial nerves, originating in the medulla oblongata. It provides both motor and sensory innervation to a vast area, including the pharynx, larynx, heart, lungs, and most of the digestive tract. As the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, it controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "afferent",
    "cranial nerve",
    "parasympathetic nervous system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 914 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vagus-nerve/"
}