Multiple choice

Which of the following nerves does not contribute first order general sensory axons to the spinal nucleus of the trigeminal?

  1. Trigeminal nerve (V)

  2. Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)

  3. Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)

  4. Vagus nerve (X)

  5. Optic nerve (II)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. The vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII) contains auditory and vestibular special sensory axons, but does not contain general sensory axons.