Which of the following nerves innervates the alimentary canal/thoracic region
A
Oculomotor
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B
Abducens
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C
Vagus
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D
Trigeminal
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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 etc