The cranial nerve pair that is sensory for smell is the:
A)facial
B)abducens
C)olfactory
D)accessory

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The olfactory nerve is solely responsible for the sense of smell. The facial nerve (A) is responsible for facial expressions, taste from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and controls the lacrimal and salivary glands. The abducens nerve (B) controls lateral eye movements. The accessory nerve (D) controls movement of the head and neck.

The Cranial Nerve Pair That Is Sensory for Smell Is