NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
nerve responsible for the sensation of smell
A
phrenic
B
oculomotor
C
olfactory
D
trigeminal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 1 (Olfactory)

Detailed explanation-2: -Coffee and vanilla principally stimulate the olfactory cell receptors. Ammonia is a trigeminal nerve stimulator.

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The olfactory nerve, also known as the first cranial nerve, cranial nerve I, or simply CN I, is a cranial nerve that contains sensory nerve fibers relating to the sense of smell.

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