Which of the following cranial nerves innervates muscles for chewing?

A) Olfactory nerves
B) Trochlear nerves
C) Trigeminal nerves
D) Facial nerves
E) Abducens nerves

Trigeminal Nerves

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory data such as tactition (pressure), thermoception (temperature), and nociception (pain) from the face and head; they also control the muscles for chewing.

Innervates

Supplies an organ or other body part with nerves.

Olfactory Nerves

The set of nerves responsible for the sense of smell, conveying sensory information from the nose to the brain.