To which part of the nervous system do the cranial nerves belong?(1 point)
Responses
the cerebrum
the cerebrum
spinal nerves
spinal nerves
the peripheral nervous system
the peripheral nervous system
the central nervous system
the peripheral nervous system
The cranial nerves belong to the peripheral nervous system.
The cranial nerves belong to the peripheral nervous system.
To determine the answer to this question, you can use your knowledge of the anatomy of the nervous system. The nervous system is divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS includes all the nerves outside of the CNS.
The cranial nerves are a set of 12 pairs of nerves that originate from the underside of the brain, specifically from the brainstem. These nerves control various functions of the head and neck, such as vision, hearing, taste, and movement of the face and tongue. Since they arise from the brain and are located outside of the spinal cord, they are considered part of the peripheral nervous system. Therefore, the correct answer is "the peripheral nervous system."