Question

Ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular nerves are branches of ______ cranial nerve.

• A. Facial
• B. Vestibulocochlear
• C. Glossopharyngeal
• D. Trigeminal

Hint:

Trigeminal nerve is also known as the nerve of facial sensation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding cranial nerve branches.
The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve and is a major sensory nerve of the face.
Step 2: Branches of trigeminal nerve.
It has three major divisions: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular nerves.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is (D) Trigeminal.