15 Questions
Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for producing a slight extension of the forearm?
Spinal Nerve C5 and C6
What percentage of all axons that connect to the brain are contained in the Cranial Nerve III?
38%
What is the main function of the Cranial Nerve X?
Main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system
Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for transmitting sensory information related to taste?
Cranial Nerve VII
Which Spinal Nerve is responsible for producing a slight extension of the leg?
Spinal Nerve L2, L3, and L4
Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for controlling the movement of the eyeball?
Cranial Nerve VI
What is the primary function of the Olfactory Nerve?
Sensory perception of smell
Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the tongue?
Cranial Nerve XII
What is the function of the Trigeminal Nerve?
Mixed function of sensory transmission of facial and mouth sensation and motor control of chewing
Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for producing the Gag Reflex?
Cranial Nerve IX
What is the function of the Abducens Nerve?
Motor control of eyeball movement
Which Spinal Nerve is responsible for producing a slight extension of the arm?
C7 and C8
What is the percentage of all axons that connect to the brain contained in the Optic Nerve?
38%
Which Cranial Nerve is responsible for controlling the swallowing function?
Cranial Nerve X
What is the function of the Vagus Nerve?
Main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)
Test your knowledge of the 12 cranial nerves, their functions, and types. Learn about the olfactory, optic, oculomotor, and more nerves that connect to the brain. Identify the sensory and motor functions of each nerve.
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