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Vagovagal reflex — refers to gastrointestinal tract reflex circuits where afferent and efferent fibers of the vagus nerve coordinate responses to gut stimuli via the dorsal vagal complex in the brain. The vagovagal reflex controls contraction of the… … Wikipedia
reflejo vagovagal — Estimulación del nervio vago por un reflejo a través del cual la irritación de la laringe o de la tráquea produce un enlentecimiento de la frecuencia del pulso. Diccionario Mosby Medicina, Enfermería y Ciencias … Diccionario médico
Vagus nerve — Nerve: Vagus nerve Plan of upper portions of glossopharyngeal, vagus, and accessory nerves. Course … Wikipedia
Gastrointestinal physiology — is a branch of human physiology addressing the physical function of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. The major processes occurring in the GI system are that of motility, secretion, regulation, digestion and circulation. The function and… … Wikipedia
List of reflexes (alphabetical) — A list of reflexes in humans. *Accommodation reflex coordinated changes in vergence, lens shape and pupil size when looking at a distant object after a near object.*Acoustic reflex or stapedius reflex or attenuation reflex contraction of the… … Wikipedia
Reflex — A reaction that is involuntary. The corneal reflex is the blink that occurs with irritation of the eye. The nasal reflex is a sneeze. * * * 1. An involuntary reaction in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the… … Medical dictionary
Vasovagal response — Vasovagal episode Classification and external resources Vagus nerve ICD 10 R55 … Wikipedia
