Depressor Nerve (Noun)
Meaning
Any nerve whose activity tends to reduce the activity or tone of the body part it serves.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The depressor nerve works to decrease the force of contraction of the heart muscle, helping to regulate cardiovascular function.
- The depressor nerve that serves the stomach muscles helps to slow down or speed up the digestive process based on the body's needs.
- A specific type of depressor nerve, known as the depressor branch of the vagus nerve, regulates various involuntary functions including respiration rate.
- The activity of a depressor nerve in the involuntary muscles can significantly impact the organ's function and may be affected by a variety of stimuli.
- The action of a depressor nerve on the blood vessels serves to reduce systemic blood pressure by dilating the affected vessels.