Which of the following statements accurately describes the ability of cranial nerves to carry sensory and motor information?
A)Half of the cranial nerves carry sensory information and the other half of the cranial nerves carry motor information.
B)All cranial nerves carry both sensory and motor information.
C)Some cranial nerves carry just sensory information, while all of the others carry both sensory and motor information.V
D)Some cranial nerves carry sensory information, others carry motor information, and still others carry both sensory and motor information.

Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the ability of cranial nerves to carry sensory and motor information?​ 
A)Half of the cranial nerves carry sensory information and the other half of the cranial nerves carry motor information. 
B)All cranial nerves carry both sensory and motor information. 
C)Some cranial nerves carry just sensory information, while all of the others carry both sensory and motor information.V 
D)Some cranial nerves carry sensory information, others carry motor information, and still others carry both sensory and motor information.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cranial nerves can carry sensory information, motor information, or both. Therefore, option D is the most accurate statement. Some cranial nerves are mainly sensory (e.g. optic nerve), some are mainly motor (e.g. oculomotor nerve), and others are both (e.g. trigeminal nerve).

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Ability of Cranial