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Where is autonomic nerve system to regulate blood vessel dialation located at? is there specific cranial-nerve that regulate this function?

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

There are multiple: There are multiple inputs to autonomic nerve control of blood vessel tone[ contraction vs dilation]. Some inputs are in the heart and carotid arteries . The many cranial nerve in this regulation is the the tenth cranial nerve or vagus nerve.

Answered 3/27/2013

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