In humans, the total number of motor cranial nerves (in pairs) is:

Three

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Four

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Five

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Six

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Five
There are total 12 pair of cranial nerves that connects the brain to different parts of the body. Out of these twelve pairs, five are motor cranial nerves. Three (3rd, 4th and 6th cranial nerves) regulate eye ball movement and two (11th and 12th cranial nerves) supply neck and shoulder-muscles. So, the correct answer is five.

Suggest Corrections