Asked by Gamaliel Moreno on Apr 30, 2024
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Which cranial nerves are the largest?
A) Olfactory nerves
B) Optic nerves
C) Oculomotor nerves
D) Trigeminal nerves
Trigeminal Nerves
The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory information in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.
Cranial Nerves
Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and are responsible for transmitting information between the brain and parts of the body, mostly in the head and neck.
- Understand the anatomical features and functional roles of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Trigeminal nerves are the largest of all the cranial nerves and contain both sensory and motor fibers.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the anatomical features and functional roles of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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