nervous-system - Concepts

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Concepts

Autonomic Nervous System - The nervous system division controlling involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion.
Vagus Nerve - The longest cranial nerve connecting the brain to major organs, key to the relaxation response.
Freeze Response - The immobilization response to overwhelming threat when fight or flight seems impossible.
Co-regulation - The process of regulating emotional and physiological states through connection and interaction with another person.
Polyvagal Theory - Stephen Porges' theory of a three-part nervous system hierarchy: social engagement, fight/flight, and freeze.
Vagal Tone - The activity level of the vagus nerve - a key indicator of stress resilience and emotional regulation capacity.