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ANine
BSeven
CFour
DTwelve
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Twelve
1. They are numbered with Roman numerals.
2. They run from CNI to CNXII.
3. There are twelve cranial nerves, designated CNI through CNXII.
4. So the answer is twelve.
_Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 13 'Anatomy of the Nervous System'_
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