Question

multiple choice question
which cranial nerve contains only sensory nerve fibers and transmits impulses associated with the sense of smell?
o vestibulocochlear nerve
o oculomotor nerve
o olfactory nerve
o optic nerve

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Vestibulocochlear nerve: Involved in hearing and balance, not smell.
• Oculomotor nerve: Controls eye movements, not related to smell.
• Olfactory nerve: Specifically responsible for transmitting smell - related impulses and has only sensory fibers.
• Optic nerve: Transmits visual information, not smell - related.

Answer:

C. Olfactory nerve