The fifth cranial nerve,called the _____ nerve,is a mixed nerve that detects sensations from the scalp,face,and teeth.
A)olfactory
B)facial
C)vestibulocochlear
D)trigeminal

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The fifth cranial nerve is called the trigeminal nerve and it is a mixed nerve responsible for detecting sensations from the scalp, face, and teeth. The olfactory nerve (A) is responsible for the sense of smell, the facial nerve (B) controls facial muscles and detects taste sensations, and the vestibulocochlear nerve (C) is responsible for hearing and balance.

The Fifth Cranial Nerve,called the _____ Nerve,is a Mixed Nerve