Which of the following cranial nerves is parasympathetic
A
Facial
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B
Auditory
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C
Abducens
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D
Vagus
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Solution
The correct option is D Vagus The vagus nerve represents the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system, which oversees a vast array of crucial bodily functions, including control of mood, immune response, digestion and heart rate.