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The largest cranial nerve of the body is

A
Hypoglossal
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Vagus
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C
Glossopharyngeal
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D
Trigeminal
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Solution

The correct option is A Trigeminal
The vagus nerve carries an extensive range of signals from the digestive system and organs to the brain and vice versa. It is the 10th cranial nerve, extending from its origin in the brainstem through the neck and the thorax down the abdomen.
So, option B is the correct option.

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