Renal branches of vagus nerve
Renal branches of vagus nerve are the branches of the vagus nerve that supply the kidney. The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve, plays a significant role in the autonomic nervous system, controlling functions such as heart rate and digestion. The renal branches of the vagus nerve are involved in the regulation of kidney function.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "vagus" comes from the Latin word for "wandering". This is because the vagus nerve wanders from the brain into organs in the neck, chest, and abdomen. The term "renal" is derived from the Latin word "renes", meaning kidneys.
Function[edit | edit source]
The renal branches of the vagus nerve are involved in the regulation of various kidney functions. They play a role in the regulation of glomerular filtration rate, renal blood flow, and the release of hormones such as renin and aldosterone that control blood pressure.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the renal branches of the vagus nerve can lead to a variety of kidney-related problems. For example, it can cause renal failure, a condition in which the kidneys are unable to adequately filter waste products from the blood. It can also lead to hypertension, a condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure.
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