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The Brain and Spinal Cord — Unit test

Question 9 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

How do cranial nerves transmit information to the senses?

Answer
A
They transmit directly between the brain and the sense organs.
B
They transmit through the spinal cord to the sense organs.
C
They transmit to spinal nerves, which then transmit to the sense organs.
D
They transmit directly between one sense organ and another.

Explanation

Cranial nerves connect directly to the brain and carry sensory information between the brain and sense organs, especially those in the head. They do not need to travel through the spinal cord or through spinal nerves. Therefore, the correct choice is “They transmit directly between the brain and the sense organs.”

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