BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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This nerve innervates most of the viscera in the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
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the abducens nerve (VI)
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the accessory nerve (XI)
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the hypoglossal nerve (XII)
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the vagus nerve (X)
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the optic nerve (II)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Functions. The vagus nerve has a very extensive distribution. Sensory: Innervates the skin of the external acoustic meatus and the internal surfaces of the laryngopharynx and larynx. Provides visceral sensation to the heart and abdominal viscera.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is (E): Vagus nerve (X). Among the cranial nerves, the vagus nerve is the only one that innervates the structures outside of the head and the neck.
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