SOWK 486 - Week 13 - Vagus Nerve with Guest Presenter Judy Dirks

VAGUS NERVE An Introduction Judy Dirks, LMHC

Branches of the Nervous System Enteric System regulates the gut Sympathetic System flight, fight, freeze and fawn Parasympathetic System regulates rest and digest

VAGUS NERVES ARE IN BOTH PARASYMPATHETIC AND SYMPATHETIC

Ventral (right) side of vagus nerve Facial muscles Inner ear Heart Lungs All parts connected to Social Engagement. Myelinated ( moves quickly )

Dorsal Vagus (left side of body) Abdomen and lower organs Guts (gut knowing) Liver, Kidneys, Gallbladder, Pancreas Not myelinated

FACIAL VAGUS NERVES • Always aware in social situations of what feels safe or doesn’t feel safe

Social Media • https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8Cuwwra/