Hypoglossal nerve is ______________?
Correct answer: A. Purely motor
- A. Purely motor
- B. Purely sensory
- C. Mixed nerve
- D. A peripheral nerve
Explanation
The hypoglossal nerve is a somatic motor cranial nerve supplying the tongue muscles, apart from palatoglossus. It carries no significant sensory component, so it is classified as purely motor.
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