Understanding the Vagus Nerve

Which of the following is NOT a function of the vagus nerve?

• Carrying sensory information about pain

• Playing a major role in taste

• Detecting changes in blood pressure

• Receiving sensory information from internal organs

What role does the vagus nerve play in muscle control?

• It controls muscles in the arms and legs.

• It controls muscles in the pharynx and larynx.

• It controls muscles in the eyes.

• It controls muscles in the fingers.

Where do parasympathetic fibers of the vagus nerve primarily originate?

• Solitary nucleus

• Spinal trigeminal nucleus

• Dorsal vagal motor nucleus

• Nucleus ambiguus

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with vagus nerve damage?

• Hoarseness of the voice

• Improved gag reflex

• Difficulty swallowing

• Increased heart rate

What might happen to the uvula if the vagus nerve is damaged?

• It may deviate away from the side of damage.

• It may become paralyzed.

• It may deviate towards the side of damage.

• It may become enlarged.