Which cranial nerve is NOT involved in the parasympathetic nervous system?
A)oculomotor nerve (CN III)
B)facial nerve (CN VII)
C)hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
D)vagus nerve (CN X)

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The hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) is not involved in the parasympathetic nervous system. It is a motor nerve that innervates the muscles of the tongue for movement and speech. The oculomotor nerve (CN III), facial nerve (CN VII), and vagus nerve (CN X) are all involved in the parasympathetic nervous system.

Which Cranial Nerve Is NOT Involved in the Parasympathetic Nervous