NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What nerve is purely sensory and carries impulses for vision?
A
Optic
B
Olfactory
C
Facial
D
Vagus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Optic. Fibers arise from the retina of the eye and form the optic nerve; its function is purely sensory, and carries impulses for vision.

Detailed explanation-2: -Optic Nerve (CN II): The function of this nerve is purely sensory. It senses incoming light and images displayed on the retina. It then sends this information to the cerebral cortex. It also contributes to changing pupil sizes (autonomic).

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