Which of the following nerves innervates alimentary canal?
A
Oculomotor
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B
Abducens
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C
Trigeminal
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D
Vagus
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Solution
The correct option is D Vagus
Vagus nerves innervate alimentary canal. The vagus nerve is one of 12 cranial nerves. It is the longest of the cranial nerves, extending from the brainstem to the abdomen by way of multiple organs including the heart, oesophagus, and lungs move the eye sideways, away from the nose. So, the correct answer is option D.