2-Minute Neuroscience: Vagus Nerve (Cranial Nerve X)

The vagus nerve is a long cranial nerve that stretches from the brainstem to the colon and is involved in an extensive list of functions. In this video, I summarize the main functions of the vagus nerve, talk about the nuclei associated with the nerve, and discuss some of the symptoms that can appear when the vagus nerve is damaged. TRANSCRIPT: The vagus nerve is an extremely long nerve that travels from the brainstem to the colon and has a long list of functions. It carries sensory information about pain