How many pairs of cranial nerves are present in the human body?

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  1. 12 pairs
  2. 10 pairs
  3. 15 pairs
  4. 31 pairs

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Option 1 : 12 pairs
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Cranial nerves

  • 12 pairs of cranial nerves are present.
  • Cranial nerves emerge directly from the brain.
  • It relay information between the brain and parts of the body.

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