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Which of the following cranial nerves can regulate heart beat?

1. X
2. IX
3. VIII
4. VII

Correct answer: X

Solution

Cranial nerve X is the vagus nerve, which provides parasympathetic innervation to the heart and helps regulate heart rate. The other listed nerves do not have this primary cardiac autonomic role.

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