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What is the function of the Olfactory nerve?
What is the function of the Olfactory nerve?
- Facial expression
- Sense of smell (correct)
- Tongue movements
- Vision
What is the function of the Optic nerve?
What is the function of the Optic nerve?
- Eye movement
- Vision (correct)
- Taste
- Hearing
What does the Oculomotor nerve control?
What does the Oculomotor nerve control?
- Lateral eye movement
- Eye/eyelid control, pupil, lens shape (correct)
- Sense of taste
- Facial expressions
What is the function of the Trochlear nerve?
What is the function of the Trochlear nerve?
Which nerve is responsible for chewing and sensation for head and face?
Which nerve is responsible for chewing and sensation for head and face?
What is the function of the Abducens nerve?
What is the function of the Abducens nerve?
What does the Facial nerve control?
What does the Facial nerve control?
Which nerve is responsible for hearing and equilibrium?
Which nerve is responsible for hearing and equilibrium?
What is the function of the Glossopharyngeal nerve?
What is the function of the Glossopharyngeal nerve?
What is the primary function of the Vagus nerve?
What is the primary function of the Vagus nerve?
What does the Accessory nerve control?
What does the Accessory nerve control?
What is the function of the Hypoglossal nerve?
What is the function of the Hypoglossal nerve?
Flashcards
What does the Olfactory nerve do?
What does the Olfactory nerve do?
Senses smell.
What does the Optic nerve do?
What does the Optic nerve do?
Responsible for vision.
What does the Oculomotor nerve do?
What does the Oculomotor nerve do?
Controls eye and eyelid movements, pupil size, and lens shape.
What does the Trochlear nerve do?
What does the Trochlear nerve do?
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What does the Trigeminal nerve do?
What does the Trigeminal nerve do?
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What does the Abducens nerve do?
What does the Abducens nerve do?
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What does the Facial nerve do?
What does the Facial nerve do?
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What does the Vestibulocochlear nerve do?
What does the Vestibulocochlear nerve do?
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What does the Glossopharyngeal nerve do?
What does the Glossopharyngeal nerve do?
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What does the Vagus nerve do?
What does the Vagus nerve do?
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What does the Accessory nerve do?
What does the Accessory nerve do?
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What does the Hypoglossal nerve do?
What does the Hypoglossal nerve do?
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Study Notes
Cranial Nerves Overview
- There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves, each responsible for specific functions related to sensory and motor tasks.
- These nerves emerge directly from the brain and primarily serve the head and neck region.
Individual Cranial Nerves
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Olfactory (I)
- Responsible for the sense of smell.
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Optic (II)
- Primary function is vision.
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Oculomotor (III)
- Controls eye movements, eyelid elevation, and regulates pupil constriction and lens shape.
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Trochlear (IV)
- Manages the movement of the superior oblique muscle of the eye.
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Trigeminal (V)
- Provides sensory information from the face and head, as well as controlling muscles for chewing.
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Abducens (VI)
- Facilitates lateral movement of the eye through the lateral rectus muscle.
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Facial (VII)
- Governs facial expressions, salivary and tear production, and carries taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
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Vestibulocochlear (VIII)
- Involved in hearing and maintaining balance and orientation.
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Glossopharyngeal (IX)
- Supports salivation, taste sensation, and is involved in the swallowing reflex.
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Vagus (X)
- Controls functions of the visceral muscles, influencing heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.
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Accessory (XI)
- Responsible for controlling muscles of the head and shoulders.
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Hypoglossal (XII)
- Manages tongue movements critical for speech and swallowing.
Functional Classification
- Some cranial nerves are classified as sensory (S), motor (M), or both (B):
- Sensory: Olfactory, Optic, Vestibulocochlear
- Motor: Oculomotor, Trochlear, Abducens, Accessory, Hypoglossal
- Both: Trigeminal, Facial, Glossopharyngeal, Vagus
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Explore the fascinating world of the 12 cranial nerves with this flashcard quiz. Each nerve is paired with its function, making it easy to learn and recall essential information. Perfect for students in anatomy or medical studies.
