Question

mary has damage to the facial nerve (vii) is considered a ______. answers: a - e a sensory only nerve b motor only nerve c mixed nerve (both sensory and motor) d neither sensory or a motor nerve e unknown nerve

Explanation:

The facial nerve (VII) has both sensory and motor functions. It innervates muscles of facial expression (motor) and also carries taste sensations from the anterior two - thirds of the tongue (sensory). So, it is a mixed nerve.

Answer:

C. Mixed nerve (both sensory and motor)