Which of the following cranial nerve is associated with the nose?
A
Optic nerve
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B
Olfactory nerve
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C
Trigeminal nerve
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Olfactory nerve The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve. It is a sensory nerve allowing the sense of smell. The olfactory receptor neurons of the olfactory nerve are located in the olfactory mucosa of the upper parts of the nasal cavity. The olfactory nerves are connected with the olfactory bulb and the olfactory tract, which are components of the part of the brain associated with the sense of smell. Thus the correct answer is option B.