NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the first cranial nerve
A
optic
B
olfactory
C
oculomotor
D
accessory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve and is instrumental in our sense of smell. The olfactory nerve contains only afferent sensory nerve fibers and, like all cranial nerves, is paired.

Detailed explanation-2: -Excerpt. 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: -The primary olfactory nerve function is to help you smell and taste foods. Your olfactory nerve stems from your olfactory epithelium, which comes from your nasal pits. From birth, your olfactory nerve’s origin goes on to your nose and primary palate. The nerves and cells combine to help you smell.

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