Nerve Info
: Managing involuntary, "behind-the-scenes" functions like digestion and heart rate. The Resilience and Vulnerability of Nerves
Nerve damage and pain that isn't neuropathy but feels like it. : If you imagine the nervous system as
: Nerve impulses can travel at speeds of up to 270 miles per hour. : The Vagus nerve (Cranial Nerve X) is
: If you imagine the nervous system as a tree, the brain and spinal cord are the trunk, while the nerves are the branches reaching every leaf. : Managing involuntary
: 31 pairs that branch out from the spinal cord to reach the limbs and torso, forming complex networks called plexuses.
: A set of 12 pairs that emerge directly from the brain or brain stem, primarily controlling functions in the head and neck, such as sight (Optic nerve) and smell (Olfactory nerve).
: The Vagus nerve (Cranial Nerve X) is the longest cranial nerve, wandering from the brainstem all the way to the abdomen to control major organs.
