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The number of cranial nerves present in humans is ______.

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10
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12
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8
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14
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Solution

The correct option is B 12
The nerves arising from the brain are called cranial nerves. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves in humans.
In higher vertebrates including reptiles, birds and mammals there are 12 pairs of cranial nerves. In lower vertebrates including fishes and amphibians there are 10 pairs of cranial nerves.

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