Biology
Peripheral nervous system consists of different types of nerves which connect the central nervous system to all parts of the body. Cranial nerves, spinal nerves, sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves are all connected to different parts of the body. Which of the following does not belong to cranial nerves ?
- Olfactory nerves
- Auditory nerves
- Optic nerves
- Sympathetic nerves
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Sympathetic nerves
Reason — Cranial nerves emerge from the brain. Some of the cranial nerves are — the olfactory (for nose), optic (for eyes) and auditory (for ears). While cranial nerves are a part of Somatic nervous system, Sympathetic nerves are a part of Autonomic nervous system.
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