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Vagus Nerve Signaling

Meaning

Vagus Nerve Signaling refers to the continuous, bidirectional electrochemical communication pathway facilitated by the tenth cranial nerve, which extends from the brainstem to the major organs of the thorax and abdomen. This extensive neural network transmits visceral sensory information from the organs, including the gut, to the brain, and conveys motor and secretomotor commands back to the periphery, thereby regulating critical autonomic functions. It is a key physical link in the gut-brain axis.