Asked by Palvi Joshi on Sep 25, 2024

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Which cranial nerves are responsible for the sense of smell?

A) Olfactory nerves
B) Optic nerves
C) Oculomotor nerves
D) Trochlear nerves

Olfactory Nerves

The first pair of cranial nerves responsible for the sense of smell, transmitting sensory information from the nasal cavity to the brain.

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Jessica Diane4 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The sense of smell is handled by the olfactory nerves, which are the first pair of cranial nerves. The optic nerves (B), oculomotor nerves (C), and trochlear nerves (D) are responsible for vision and eye movement, respectively.