Which of the following is a mixed nerve?

Trochlear

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Hypoglossal

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Glossopharyngeal

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Oculomotor

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Solution

The correct option is D Glossopharyngeal
The glossopharyngeal nerve is known as the ninth cranial nerve. It is a mixed nerve, that carries afferent sensory and efferent motor information. The glossopharyngeal nerve, if damaged, includes loss of bitter and sour taste and impaired swallowing.

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