Have you heard of the vagus nerve? This “vagrant,” or wondering nerve, expands from the brainstem in the medulla oblongata and has many branches throughout the body, mostly in the chest and abdomen. The vagus nerve is one of the most complicated of the twelve cranial nerves. It plays a critical role in regulating...
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