Which cranial nerves have special sensory functions?
A) N III, IV, VI
B) N V, VI, VII
C) N I, II, VIII
D) N III, VII, IX
E) N IV, V, VI

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Cranial nerves I (olfactory nerve), II (optic nerve), and VIII (vestibulocochlear nerve) have special sensory functions, meaning they are involved in the senses of smell, vision, and hearing/balance, respectively. The other answer choices include nerves with motor or mixed functions.

Which Cranial Nerves Have Special Sensory Functions