The cranial nerves to the alimentary tube are the:
A)vagus nerves
B)accessory nerves
C)both A and B
D)neither,because there are no cranial nerves to the intestines

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The vagus nerves are responsible for innervating most of the alimentary tube, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The accessory nerves are involved in swallowing and are not directly related to the alimentary tube. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

The Cranial Nerves to the Alimentary Tube Are The