Which cranial nerves contain parasympathetic nerves?
A) Cranial nerves I (Olfactory),II (Optic),XI (Spinal accessory),XII (Hypoglossal)
B) Cranial nerves III (Oculomotor),VII (Facial),IX (Glossopharyngeal),X (Vagus)
C) Cranial nerves IV (Trochlear),V (Trigeminal),VI (Abducens),VIII (Vestibulocochlear)
D) Cranial nerves IX (Glossopharyngeal),X (Vagus),XI (Spinal accessory),XII (Hypoglossal)

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Cranial nerves III (Oculomotor), VII (Facial), IX (Glossopharyngeal), and X (Vagus) all contain parasympathetic nerves. These nerves are responsible for controlling various involuntary functions in the body, such as digestion, heart rate, and breathing.

Which Cranial Nerves Contain Parasympathetic Nerves