The Roman Numerals That Designate the Cranial Nerves Indicate

Question

The Roman numerals that designate the cranial nerves indicate
A) whether the nerves are sensory, motor, or mixed.
B) the order in which the nerves exit the brain.
C) the nerves that emerge from the frontal lobe.
D) the nerves that use ACh as their neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

The Roman numerals that designate the cranial nerves indicate the order in which the nerves exit the brain. For example, the first cranial nerve, olfactory nerve, exits the brain at the front of the brain, whereas the twelfth cranial nerve, hypoglossal nerve, exits the brain at the base of the brain.