Which of the following cranial nerves of man is both sensory and motor?

Optic

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Auditory

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Olfactory

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Trigeminal

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Solution

The correct option is C Trigeminal
The trigeminal nerve is the fifth mixed cranial nerve located within the brain and is responsible for transmitting sensations from the face to the brain. It is composed of three branches : the ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular. It is also the nerve, that controls the muscles used for chewing.
So, the correct answer is 'Trigeminal'

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