The only pair of cranial nerves to extend to the thoracic and abdominal cavities is the ________ nerves.
A) glossopharyngeal
B) oculomotor
C) vestibulocochlear
D) vagus

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The vagus nerves (CN X) are the only pair of cranial nerves that extend beyond the head and neck and reach the thoracic and abdominal cavities, supplying motor and sensory functions to multiple organs in these areas. The glossopharyngeal (A), oculomotor (B), and vestibulocochlear (C) nerves are limited to the head and neck region.

The Only Pair of Cranial Nerves to Extend to the Thoracic