General somatic afferent nerves

What are general somatic afferent nerves?

General somatic afferent fibers carry exteroceptive (pain, temperature, touch) and proprioceptive impulses.

Which cranial nerves carry general somatic afferent nerves? 

Cranial nerves for proprioception: III, IV, V, VI, XII; for pain, temperature, and touch: V, VII, IX, X.

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