NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
FALSE statements about the trigeminal nerve.
A
Is a mixed nerve.
B
Functioning to carry touch impulses from the face.
C
There are ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular branches.
D
Carries impulses to facial muscles for facial expression.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The facial nerve is a pathway from your brain to certain muscles in your face. It controls muscles that help you make expressions like raising an eyebrow, smiling or frowning. This nerve is also responsible for most of your tongue’s taste sensations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The facial nerve is the major motor nerve of the face. This statement is TRUE. The facial nerve innervates facial muscles and controls facial expressions.

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