Cranial Nerves: Functions and Types
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Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for producing a slight extension of the forearm?

  • Cranial Nerve XI
  • Spinal Nerve C5 and C6 (correct)
  • Cranial Nerve III
  • Cranial Nerve VII

What percentage of all axons that connect to the brain are contained in the Cranial Nerve III?

  • 10%
  • 50%
  • 38% (correct)
  • 20%

What is the main function of the Cranial Nerve X?

  • Transmission of auditory signals
  • Main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system (correct)
  • Regulation of vision
  • Control of facial muscles

Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for transmitting sensory information related to taste?

<p>Cranial Nerve VII (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Spinal Nerve is responsible for producing a slight extension of the leg?

<p>Spinal Nerve L2, L3, and L4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for controlling the movement of the eyeball?

<p>Cranial Nerve VI (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Olfactory Nerve?

<p>Sensory perception of smell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the tongue?

<p>Cranial Nerve XII (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Trigeminal Nerve?

<p>Mixed function of sensory transmission of facial and mouth sensation and motor control of chewing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for producing the Gag Reflex?

<p>Cranial Nerve IX (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Abducens Nerve?

<p>Motor control of eyeball movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Spinal Nerve is responsible for producing a slight extension of the arm?

<p>C7 and C8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of all axons that connect to the brain contained in the Optic Nerve?

<p>38% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for controlling the swallowing function?

<p>Cranial Nerve X (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Vagus Nerve?

<p>Main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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