NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE
PERIPHERAL NERVE
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Question
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sensory nerve of the face
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olfactory
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optic
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trigeminal
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accessory
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve (CN V) and the largest of the cranial nerves. Its primary function is to provide sensory innervation to the face and is divided into three main branches. The different branches are the ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3) nerves.
Detailed explanation-2: -It contains the sensory cell bodies of the 3 branches of the trigeminal nerve (the ophthalmic, mandibular, and maxillary divisions). The ophthalmic and maxillary nerves are purely sensory. The mandibular nerve has sensory and motor functions.
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