Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

How many cranial nerves do humans have?

  1. 5

  2. 2

  3. 13

  4. 12
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Explanation

Humans have 12 pairs of cranial nerves (total 24 individual nerves) that emerge directly from the brain and brainstem. They control sensory and motor functions of the head and neck, plus some autonomic functions.

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