Cranial Nerve V Is Also Known as the _____ Nerve

question 66

Multiple Choice

Cranial nerve V is also known as the _____ nerve.

• A)trochlear
• B)oculomotor
• C)trigeminal
• D)vagus
• E)abducens

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in sensations such as touch, pressure, and sound.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory neurons that respond to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain.

Thermoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to changes in temperature.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors responsible for detecting mechanical pressure or distortion, playing critical roles in touch and auditory systems.