Identify the divisions of the sensory root that carry only afferent nerves to the teeth and associated tissue.
A) Ophthalmic and mandibular nerves
B) Ophthalmic and maxillary nerves
C) Mandibular and maxillary nerves
D) All options listed

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The ophthalmic and maxillary nerves are divisions of the sensory root of the trigeminal nerve that carry only afferent (sensory) nerves to the teeth and associated tissue. The mandibular nerve carries both afferent and efferent (motor) nerves. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Identify the Divisions of the Sensory Root That Carry Only