MICROANATOMY

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MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

PERIPHERAL NERVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cranial nerve that carries the action potentials for the sense of smell to the brain is called the ____ cranial nerve and is number ____
A
olfactory
B
auditory
C
optic
D
I
E
II
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve (CN I). It is a sensory nerve that functions for the sense of smell. Olfaction is phylogenetically referred to as the oldest of the senses. It is carried out through special visceral afferent nerve.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cranial nerves are a set of 12 paired nerves in the back of your brain. Cranial nerves send electrical signals between your brain, face, neck and torso. Your cranial nerves help you taste, smell, hear and feel sensations. They also help you make facial expressions, blink your eyes and move your tongue.

Detailed explanation-3: -This optic nerve travels posteromedially in the orbital cavity, passing through the optic canal in the sphenoid bone, and emerging in the middle cranial fossa.

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