In Which Ways Do the Olfactory Nerves (N I)differ from the Other

Question

In which ways do the olfactory nerves (N I)differ from the other cranial nerves?
A) They do not differ from the other cranial nerves in any significant way.
B) Their cell bodies are located in the geniculate ganglion.
C) They are the only cranial nerves that are attached directly to the cerebrum.
D) They contain somatic motor as well as autonomic components.
E) Their axons are the only ones that pass through the hypoglossal canal.

Accepted Answer

The olfactory nerves are the only cranial nerves that are attached directly to the cerebrum, specifically to the olfactory bulbs in the anterior cranial fossa. This is unlike other cranial nerves, which are either attached to the brainstem or intermediate structures.