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What Is the Term for the Cranial Nerve That Permits

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What is the term for the cranial nerve that permits you to smile or frown?


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Afferent Neurons

Nerve cells that carry sensory information from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system.

Efferent Neurons

Nerve cells that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles and glands.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, initiating movement.

Pineal Gland

A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

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