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What type of stimuli are detected by chemoreceptors?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
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Which of the following cranial nerves is purely sensory?
A
Olfactory nerve (CN I)
B
Facial nerve (CN VII)
C
Vagus nerve (CN X)
D
Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
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Identify the function of each cranial nerve listed in the options.
Understand that cranial nerves can be classified as sensory, motor, or both (mixed).
Recall that the olfactory nerve (CN I) is responsible for the sense of smell, which is a sensory function.
Recognize that the facial nerve (CN VII) is involved in both sensory (taste) and motor functions (facial expressions).
Note that the vagus nerve (CN X) and trigeminal nerve (CN V) also have mixed functions, involving both sensory and motor components.
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