Asked by Mariam Shonekan on Jul 17, 2024
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All of the following are mixed cranial nerves EXCEPT ________.
A) trigeminal
B) olfactory
C) abducens
D) facial
Cranial Nerves
Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and supply primarily the head and neck with motor and sensory innervation.
Olfactory
Pertaining to the sense of smell.
- Distinguish between the different types of cranial nerves (sensory, motor, mixed).
Verified Answer
MA
Malak AbbassyJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The olfactory nerve is a pure sensory cranial nerve responsible for smell, while the other choices are all mixed nerves with both sensory and motor components.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the different types of cranial nerves (sensory, motor, mixed).
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