👉 Vagal, which is a term derived from Latin and means "vaginal," refers to a region of the brain that controls certain functions related to the heart, blood pressure, breathing, and body temperature. It's also known as the vagal nerve or vagal ganglion. The vagus nerve originates in the spinal cord and extends into the brainstem. In humans, it is primarily responsible for controlling the heart rate and breathing, as well as regulating blood pressure and blood flow to various
