All cranial nerve are confined to the head and neck with exception of_______________?

Correct answer: A. One

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. More than two
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

The vagus is the only cranial nerve that extends beyond the head and neck, carrying parasympathetic fibres into the thorax and abdomen. Therefore, one cranial nerve is the exception.

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