Which Cranial Nerve is Generally Thought of as a Mixed

Question

Which cranial nerve is generally thought of as a mixed nerve?
A)accessory nerve (XI)
B)vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)
C)glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
D)hypoglossal nerve (XII)

Accepted Answer

The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) is considered a mixed nerve because it has both sensory and motor functions, including taste, salivation, and swallowing.