What are the three branches of the trigeminal nerve?

A. Anterior, posterior, and lateral
B. Ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular
C. Primary, secondary, and tertiary
D. Motor, sensory, and axillary


ANS: B
Rationale: The trigeminal nerve is named for its three branches: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular. All three branches convey somatosensory signals; the mandibular branch also contains motor neuron axons to the muscles used in chewing.

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