Which of the Cranial Nerves Is Named for the Fact

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the cranial nerves is named for the fact that it "wanders," that is, innervates structures throughout the thorax and abdomen?

• A) IX
• B) VIII
• C) XI
• D) XII
• E) X

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