Question

Which of the following cranial nerves are mixed?
(1) Vagus
(2) Trigeminal
(3) GIossopharyngeal
(4) Auditory

• A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
• B. 1 and 2 are correct
• C. 2 and 4 are correct
• D. 1 and 3 are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

All nerves connected with brain are called crenial nerves. Mixed cranial nerves are trigeminal (V), facial (VII), glossopharyngeal (IX) and vagus (X). Auditory (acoustic) is the VIII cranial nerve which is sensory.