Which cranial nerves are associated with the parasympathetic division of the ANS?
A: III
B: IV
C: V
D: VII
E: IX
F: X
G: XII
A)a,d,e,f
B)b,c,d,e
C)a,c,d,g
D)c,d,f,g
E)b,e,f,g

Question

Which cranial nerves are associated with the parasympathetic division of the ANS? 
A: III
B: IV
C: V
D: VII
E: IX
F: X
G: XII
A)a,d,e,f
B)b,c,d,e
C)a,c,d,g
D)c,d,f,g
E)b,e,f,g

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cranial nerves III (oculomotor), VII (facial), IX (glossopharyngeal), and X (vagus) are all associated with the parasympathetic division of the ANS. Choice B (IV and V) includes two cranial nerves that do not have parasympathetic functions. Choice C (I, III, and VII) and choice E (IV, V, and XII) both have at least one incorrect option.

Which Cranial Nerves Are Associated with the Parasympathetic Division of the ANS