​The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes _________of cranial nerves that connect the brain directly to the sense organs (eye, ear, tongue, nose, and skin), the heart, the lungs, and other internal organs.

Respuesta :

Answer:

Twelve pair.

Explanation:

The nervous system is one of the most important nervous system of the body as it regulates the functioning of all the other system of the body.  Human nervous system is divided into the peripheral nervous system and central system.

The peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves that are located outside the brain. Total 12 cranial nerves are included in the peripheral nervous system. These nerves are important for the body as they regulate the function like touch, see, smell and regulates the functioning of lungs and heart.

Thus, the correct answer is twelve pair.

Answer:

Twelve

Explanation:

Olfactory, oculomotor, optic, trochlear, trigeminal, abducens, facial, vestibulocochlear, glossopharyngeal, vagus, spinal accessory and hypoglossal nerves