What is the cranial nerve that supplies most of the organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities and also carries motor fibers to glands that produce digestive juices and other secretions?
A) Somatic motor nerve
B) Visceral sensory nerve
C) Abducens nerve
D) Vagus nerve

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The vagus nerve extends from the throat, larynx, and organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It is responsible for sensations and will accelerate peristalsis when stimulated.

What Is the Cranial Nerve That Supplies Most of the Organs