Multiple choice general knowledge

how many pairs of Cranial nerves are in human body

  1. 10 pairs

  2. 8 pairs

  3. 12 pairs

  4. 6 pairs
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Explanation

Humans have 12 pairs of cranial nerves that emerge from the brainstem, numbered I through XII. These control vital functions including smell, vision, eye movement, and facial expressions. The 12-pair count is a fundamental anatomical fact across all standard medical textbooks.

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