Question

how are cranial nerves named? they are referred to by letters (a, b, c, etc.). they have names that describe their primary function. roman numerals indicate the order in which they arise from the brain. they have names that indicate the part of the brain they arise from.

Explanation:

Cranial nerves are named based on function and numbered with Roman numerals according to their brain - origin order. They are not referred to by letters and not named for the specific brain part they arise from in a general naming - convention sense.

Answer:

B. They have names that describe their primary function., C. Roman numerals indicate the order in which they arise from the brain.