Multiple choice

The first cranial nerve is:

  1. occulomotor

  2. auditory

  3. trigeminal

  4. olfactory

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The olfactory nerve (Cranial Nerve I) is the first cranial nerve, responsible for the sense of smell. It's unique among cranial nerves as it can regenerate and conducts smell signals from the nasal epithelium directly to the brain.