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____________ nerves arise from the brain and are ______ pair in numbers.

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Spinal; 12
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Spinal; 31
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Cranial; 31
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Cranial; 12
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Solution

The correct option is D Cranial; 12
On the basis of origin of nerves are of two types i.e., cranial nerves and spinal nerves. The cranial nerves arise from the brain and are 12 pairs in number whereas the spinal nerves arise from the spinal cord and are 31 pairs in numbers.

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