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The largest cranial nerve of the body is...

The largest cranial nerve of the body is

A

Hypoglossal

B

Vagus

C

Glossopharyngeal

D

Olfactory

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The correct Answer is:
B
Xth cranial nerve, Vagus is the longest among all cranial nerves. It is a mixed sensory and motor nerve that wanders into thorax and abdominal cavities. It also carries parasympathetic motor impulses.
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