Question

How many cranial and spinal nerves are present in the human body which constitute the peripheral nervous system?

• A. 24 cranial and 31 spinal
• B. 12 cranial and 31 spinal
• C. 24 cranial and 62 spinal
• D. 24 cranial and 66 spinal

Answer 1

The correct option is C

24 cranial and 62 spinal

There are 24 or 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 62 or 31 pairs of spinal nerves which constitute the peripheral nervous system or PNS.