Term
vagus nerve
A long nerve running from the brain to the heart, lungs, stomach and intestines. It slows the heart and supports digestion.
Bodily Changes in Pain, Hunger, Fear and Rage, Walter Cannon
Explained in
- Bodily Changes in Pain, Hunger, Fear and Rage, Walter Cannon
- The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer, Elizabeth Blackburn, Elissa Epel
A long nerve running from the brain to the heart, lungs, and digestive organs. It helps the body calm down after stress.
- Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ, Giulia Enders
a long nerve that connects the gut directly to the brain and carries signals in both directions