2006-10-25 16:20:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Very true. That's why a patient with a rapid heart rate or in a supraventricular rhythmn, is encouraged to use the vasovagal maneuver, that is bear down as if you're making a bowel movement. This will slow down the heart rate.
It has an opposite effect on the gastro-intestinal tract. It has parasympathetic effects of increasing the tone and motility.
2006-10-25 17:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It decreases heart rate and decreases GI motility. False
2006-10-25 16:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Rufus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, Vagus is parasympathetic and decreases heart rate and intestinal motility.
2006-10-25 16:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by Just Cuz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vagus nerve does decrease heart rate, but it does not increase motility. That is how Elvis died, he pushed too hard on the toilet and his heart couldn't take it b/c of all the drugs he did and he died, he vagaled (sp?).....true story I am not being gross.
2006-10-25 16:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by I do what I want.. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
True
2006-10-25 16:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
true, here is a web site for you:
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/cn/cranial.htm
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2006-10-25 16:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by trish the dish 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
true
2006-10-25 16:21:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋