To which part of the nervesystem do the cranial nerves belong to.

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Cranial nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Specifically, they emerge directly from the brain (primarily the brainstem) rather than the spinal cord and are involved in various functions including sensory and motor activities. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves, each with specific roles in transmitting information between the brain and different parts of the head, neck, and body.