Special visceral afferent
- Special visceral afferent
Special visceral afferent (SVA) refers to afferent nerves that develop in association with the gastrointestinal tract. [NormanAnatomy|cranialnerves] Examples of nerves containing SVA fibers include the olfactory nerve, the facial nerve, the glossopharyngeal nerve, and the vagus nerve. [Mehta, Samir et al. Step-Up: A High-Yield, Systems-Based Review for the USMLE Step 1. Baltimore, MD: LWW, 2003.]
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