Q12. Distinguish between:
(f) cranial nerves and spinal nerves.
Cranial Nerves |
Spinal Nerves |
1. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves. |
1. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves. |
2. They arise from the brain and extend to the other parts of the body. |
2. They arise from the spinal cord and extend to other parts of the body. |
3. They may be sensory, motor or mixed. |
3. They are mixed nerves. |