The Vagus and Splanchnic Nerves Help to Control Feeding by Relaying

question 196

Multiple Choice

The vagus and splanchnic nerves help to control feeding by relaying information to the brain from the:

• A) taste buds.
• B) muscles.
• C) stomach.
• D) liver.

---

Definitions:

Fissure

A small tear in the lining of an organ, such as the skin or the lining of the anus.

Sinus

Cavities or air spaces within the bones of the skull and face that are connected to the nasal cavities, playing roles in respiration and the production of mucus.

Tubercle

A small rounded projection or nodule, especially one that is part of the structure of a bone.

Genu Valgum

A medical condition characterized by the inward angulation of the knees, commonly referred to as "knock-knees."