The Cranial Nerves

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Which of the following is/are true about the cranial nerves?

They leave and/or enter the central nervous system via the ventral surface of the brain and spinal cord.;

They are identified by both a Roman numeral and a name that indicates distribution or function.;

Some are mixed in function, having both sensory and motor capabilities.;

Each has a nucleus within which integration of information occurs.;

All of the alternatives are correct.;

CORRECT - Yes, cranial nerves are identified by both Roman numerals and names. Each has a center of integration called a nucleus and each exits the brain on its ventral surface. Some of the cranial nerves serve both sensory and motor functions.

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		They leave and/or enter the central nervous system via the ventral surface of the brain and spinal cord.;
		They are identified by both a Roman numeral and a name that indicates distribution or function.;
		Some are mixed in function, having both sensory and motor capabilities.;
		Each has a nucleus within which integration of information occurs.;
		All of the alternatives are correct.;