Cranial parasympathetic outflow is contained in all of the following cranial nerves except the
A) accessory.
B) facial.
C) glossopharyngeal.
D) vagus.

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Cranial parasympathetic outflow is contained in the facial nerve (CN VII), glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), and vagus nerve (CN X). The accessory nerve (CN XI) does not contain parasympathetic outflow; it is primarily involved in motor control of the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles.

Cranial Parasympathetic Outflow Is Contained in All of the Following