NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE
PERIPHERAL NERVE
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Question
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The cranial nerve that carries the action potentials for the sense of smell to the brain is called the ____ cranial nerve and is number ____
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olfactory
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auditory
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optic
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I
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II
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve (CN I). It’s also part of your autonomic nervous system, which regulates body functions. This nerve enables your sense of smell. Cranial nerve 1 is the shortest sensory nerve in your body.
Detailed explanation-2: -The optic nerve is the second cranial nerve (CN II) responsible for transmitting visual information. The optic nerve contains only afferent (sensory) fibers, and like all cranial nerves is paired.
Detailed explanation-3: -olfactory nerve. optic nerve. oculomotor nerve. trochlear nerve. trigeminal nerve. abducens nerve. facial nerve. vestibulocochlear nerve. More items
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