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What is the difference between peripheral nerves and cranial nerves?
cranial nerves are nerves which arise from different parts of brain that are paired and 12 pair and 24 in number. peripheral nerves are neurons that exists out side brain and spinalcord and make up peripheral nerve system.
From where do most of the cranial nerves originate?
Most of the cranial nerves originate from the brainstem.
Where do the cranial nerves exit?
The cranial nerves exit from the brainstem. They emerge from specific openings in the skull called foramina, which are small bony passageways. These openings provide a pathway for the cranial nerves to exit the skull and innervate different parts of the head and neck.
What part of the nervous system consists of all of the spinal nerves and cranial nerves is the?
The peripheral nervous system consists of all the spinal nerves and cranial nerves. These nerves connect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the rest of the body, allowing for communication and control of bodily functions.
What are the organs of smell and the cranial nerves connected to them?
The organ of smell is the nose - more specifically it is a patch of epithelium called the olfactory epithelium located in the roof of the nasal cavity. The cranial nerves associated with smell are the olfactory (I) nerves
Why are cranial nerves known as cranial neveres not branial nerves?
Cranial nerves are named as such because they arise directly from the brain (cranium) rather than from the spinal cord. The term "cranial" is used to refer to structures within or connected to the skull, while "branial" is not a recognized term in anatomy.
How many cranial nerves are?
How many cranial nerves are there
Where the cranial nerves belong?
Cranial Nerves 1-2 Cranial Nerves 3-4 belong to the midbrain. Cranial Nerves 5-8 belong to the pons. Cranial Nerves 9-12 belong to the hindbrain.
What is the difference between peripheral nerves and cranial nerves?
cranial nerves are nerves which arise from different parts of brain that are paired and 12 pair and 24 in number. peripheral nerves are neurons that exists out side brain and spinalcord and make up peripheral nerve system.
Why are cranial nerves numbered by roman numerals?
This is straight from my text book. So here it goes... The 12 pairs of cranial nerves are indicated by Roman numerals (I-XII) from anterior to poster (front to back). Hope this was helpful =D
How many cranial nerves does a rat have?
Rats have twelve pairs of cranial nerves.
Are Cranial nerves paired?
yes! there are 12 pairs of cranial nerves
From where do most of the cranial nerves originate?
Most of the cranial nerves originate from the brainstem.
How many pairs are of the cranial nerves?
There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves that are part of the PNS. These nerves are sensory, mixed and mostly motor.
Nerves that leave the brain directly are called?
Cranial nerves
How many cranial nerves do cats have?
The number of cranial nerves that a cat have is 12. The cranial nerves are mostly located at the cats brain.
Arises from cranial and sacral nerves?
The Parasympathetic Division arises from cranial and sacral nerves.
