Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 7 - The Nervous System - Review Questions - Page 302: 13

Answer

The main difference between Cranial and Spinal Nerves is that the cranial nerves originate from the brain and carry nerve impulses to the eyes, mouth, face, and other parts of the head region while the spinal nerves originate from the spinal cord and carry nerve impulses to the other parts of the body.

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The main difference between Cranial and Spinal Nerves is that the cranial nerves originate from the brain and carry nerve impulses to the eyes, mouth, face, and other parts of the head region while the spinal nerves originate from the spinal cord and carry nerve impulses to the other parts of the body.
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