Question

There are _______ pairs of cranial nerves and _______pairs of spinal nerves in humans.

• A. 12
• B. 31

Answer 1

The cranial nerves:

1. Cranial nerves are a group of 12 nerves that run along the back of the head.
2. Electrical signals are sent between the brain, face, neck, and body by cranial nerves.
3. Taste, smell, hear and feel sensations are all assisted by your cranial nerves.
4. They also aid in facial emotions, eye blinking, and tongue movement.

The spinal nerves:

1. Spinal nerves are made up of 31 symmetrical pairs that transmit the spinal cord to the rest of the body.
2. Eight cervicals, twelve thoracics, five lumbar, five sacral, and one coccygeal nerve are present.

Final Answer: There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves in humans.