Name the largest cranial nerve and explain why it is so large?

Name the largest cranial nerve and explain why it is so large?

Name the largest cranial nerve and explain why it is so large? 




A. Vagus
B. Glossopharyngeal
C. Oculomotor
D.Trigeminal







Answer: D

Because it has three branches :


  1. The maxillary branch 
  2. Ophthalmic branch 
  3. Mandibular branch