Question

The vagus nerve is a _______ nerve and carries _______ signals for the diaphragm and _______ signals for the heart.

A) motor; afferent; efferent

B) peripheral; motor; sensory

C) cranial; motor; sensory

D) B and C are correct.

Answer 1

Vagus nerve : Either of the tenth pair of cranial nerves, which extends from brain stem down into the abdomen .

Answer : C ) Cranial ; motor; sensory

The vagus nerve is a cranial nerve and carries motor signals for the diaphragm and sensory signals for the heart.

* Vagus nerve is one of the cranial nerve

* Vagus nerve has motor signals for the diaphragm, larynx etc.

* Vagus nerve 's main function is to carry afferent signals ( Sensory information) from internal organs such as liver , heart , lungs etc.