BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
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10
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11
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12
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13
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -You have 12 cranial nerve pairs. Each nerve pair splits to serve the two sides of your brain and body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Contrary to popular belief, there are 13 cranial nerves. The thirteenth cranial nerve, commonly referred to as the nervus terminalis or terminal nerve, is a highly conserved multifaceted nerve found just above the olfactory bulbs in humans and most vertebrate species.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Hypoglossal Nerve is the 12th Cranial Nerve (Cranial Nerve XII). It is mainly an efferent nerve for the tongue musculature. The nerve originates from the medulla and travels caudally and dorsally to the tongue.
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