Question

What is the longest cranial nerve?

Answer 1

Cranial nerves:

1. A set of 12 paired nerves that arise from the back of the brain is called cranial nerves.
2. These sets of nerves help in transmitting electric impulses from different parts of the body to the brain.

Longest cranial nerve:

1. The longest cranial nerve is the vagus nerve.
2. It has both motor and sensory functions in the body.
3. It is also responsible for the regulation of digestion, heart rate, and respiration.