CN X: Vagus

Question 1

Is CN X sensory or motor?

Answer 1

Both

Question 2

Function of CN X Motor aspect?

Answer 2

Swallowing
AND
Vital Organs

Question 3

Function of CN X Sensory aspect?

Answer 3

receive sensation for vital organs

Question 4

Source of the motor CN X?

Answer 4

various CNS and afferent inputs

Question 5

Source of the sensory CN X?

Answer 5

thoracic and abdominal viscera

Question 6

Termination of the sensory CN X?

Answer 6

wide variety of locations

Question 7

Termination of the motor CN X?

Answer 7

Thoracic and abdominal viscera
AND
Larynx and pharynx muscles

Question 8

CN X Vagal Gag reflex?

Answer 8

Sensory input from CN IX

to motor response from CN X