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Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
- Optic nerve (cranial nerve II)
- Olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I) (correct)
- Facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)
- Vagus nerve (cranial nerve X)
How can basal meningiomas cause a loss of smell?
How can basal meningiomas cause a loss of smell?
- By invading the cribriform plate (correct)
- By damaging the trigeminal nerve
- By affecting the hypoglossal nerve
- By compressing the facial nerve
Which cranial nerve is typically evaluated for visual acuity, visual fields, and fundoscopic examination?
Which cranial nerve is typically evaluated for visual acuity, visual fields, and fundoscopic examination?
- Optic nerve (cranial nerve II) (correct)
- Olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I)
- Vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX)
What test can be performed to evaluate the sense of smell in a patient?
What test can be performed to evaluate the sense of smell in a patient?
In which type of infections might inflammation of the nasal mucosa lead to a loss of smell?
In which type of infections might inflammation of the nasal mucosa lead to a loss of smell?
Why should the sense of smell be evaluated after head trauma?
Why should the sense of smell be evaluated after head trauma?
How is the vagus nerve primarily tested in a patient?
How is the vagus nerve primarily tested in a patient?
What is the main function of the glossopharyngeal nerve mentioned in the text?
What is the main function of the glossopharyngeal nerve mentioned in the text?
How is cranial nerve XI, the spinal accessory nerve, primarily tested for function?
How is cranial nerve XI, the spinal accessory nerve, primarily tested for function?
Why is the routine use of the gag reflex in clinical practice limited according to the text?
Why is the routine use of the gag reflex in clinical practice limited according to the text?
Which cranial nerve enables tongue movement and controls muscles important for speech and swallowing?
Which cranial nerve enables tongue movement and controls muscles important for speech and swallowing?
How is the soft palate innervated according to the text?
How is the soft palate innervated according to the text?
Which method is used to check distance vision during a comprehensive eye examination?
Which method is used to check distance vision during a comprehensive eye examination?
What is the target used in the confrontation method to evaluate visual fields?
What is the target used in the confrontation method to evaluate visual fields?
What is the main function of cranial nerves III, IV, and VI?
What is the main function of cranial nerves III, IV, and VI?
How can a lesion causing ptosis be differentiated between Horner's syndrome and CN III lesion?
How can a lesion causing ptosis be differentiated between Horner's syndrome and CN III lesion?
Which nerve supplies taste sensation to the anterior part of the tongue?
Which nerve supplies taste sensation to the anterior part of the tongue?
What muscles lift the eyelid?
What muscles lift the eyelid?
How can one differentiate between miosis and mydriasis in pupillary size?
How can one differentiate between miosis and mydriasis in pupillary size?
'Papilledema' is associated with which ocular structure during examination?
'Papilledema' is associated with which ocular structure during examination?
'Conjugate' eye movements refer to movements that are:
'Conjugate' eye movements refer to movements that are:
What is tested by applying sugar or salt solutions to the anterior tongue?
What is tested by applying sugar or salt solutions to the anterior tongue?
Which cranial nerve carries auditory and vestibular input?
Which cranial nerve carries auditory and vestibular input?
What is the sense provided by the vestibular system?
What is the sense provided by the vestibular system?
Nystagmus, a rhythmic eye movement, can be caused by lesions in which areas?
Nystagmus, a rhythmic eye movement, can be caused by lesions in which areas?
Which test is used to differentiate conductive from sensorineural hearing loss?
Which test is used to differentiate conductive from sensorineural hearing loss?
Where is a vibrating tuning fork placed in the Weber test?
Where is a vibrating tuning fork placed in the Weber test?
What is conjugate paresis?
What is conjugate paresis?
'Ah' is used to test which cranial nerve?
'Ah' is used to test which cranial nerve?
