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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Vagus nerve
  1. Role of the vagus nerve in epilepsy (image) 
    The vagus nerves branch off the brain on either side of the head and travel down the neck, along the ... the body, and affect swallowing and speech. The vagus nerves also connect to parts of the brain involved ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19252.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Yawning - excessive 
    ... Vasovagal reaction (stimulation of a nerve called the vagus nerve), caused by heart attack or aortic dissection Brain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003096.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Urethral discharge culture 
    ... urethra. This is due to stimulation of the vagus nerve. Other risks include infection or bleeding.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003750.htm - Medical Encyclopedia