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How many cranial nerves given below are mixed nerves-
Trigeminal, trochlear, Facial, hypoglossal, vagus, glosso- pharyngeal, optic

Option: 1

7


Option: 2

4


Option: 3

6


Option: 4

3


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 Mixed nerves are trigeminal, facial, glosso-pharyngeal, vagus .

  • Trigeminal nerve which gives signal to the brain about face sensation.
  • Facial nerve is responsible for face movements.
  • Glosso-pharyngeal is responsible for giving taste and to swallow food.
  • Vagus is a nerve which stimulates heart rate and the process of digestion.

Trochlear is a motor nerve which help to move eye 

Optic is a sensory nerve which helps in sight to the eyes.

Hypoglossal is a motor nerve which stimulates movement of tongue.

Hence, option b is the correct answer. 

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