There are 12 Cranial Nerves,all of Which Have Been Shown

Question

There are 12 cranial nerves,all of which have been shown to participate in the swallowing process.

Accepted Answer

Not all 12 cranial nerves are involved in the swallowing process; specifically, the nerves directly involved are the trigeminal (V), facial (VII), glossopharyngeal (IX), vagus (X), and accessory (XI) nerves, along with the hypoglossal nerve (XII).