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The nerves that originate from the brain are known as the cranial nerves. There are 12 pairs of the cranial nerves that serve the structures above the neck. All the nerves except a few are attached to the brainstem. The cranial nerves may function as motor, sensory, or mixed nerves depending on the area they serve.
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