The only cranial nerve that travels into the abdomen is the
A) vagus.
B) hypoglossal.
C) glossopharyngeal.
D) vestibulocochlear.

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The vagus nerve is the only cranial nerve that extends beyond the head and neck region to travel into the thorax and abdomen. It supplies branches to the heart, lungs, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, small intestine, and colon.

The Only Cranial Nerve That Travels into the Abdomen Is