Cranial Nerves Functions Quiz
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The ______ nerve is responsible for the sense of smell.

OLFACTORY

The optic nerve (II) transmits visual information from the eyes to the ______.

BRAIN

The trochlear nerve (IV) controls the movement of the superior oblique muscle of the ______.

EYE

The abducens nerve (VI) controls the lateral rectus muscle, responsible for outward eye ______.

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The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) is involved in taste on the posterior one-third of the ______.

<p>TONGUE</p> Signup and view all the answers

The vagus nerve (X) regulates autonomic functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory ______.

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The ______ barked

<p>dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ meowed

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One of several places in the brain that pain is registered. ______ COLLICUS – coordination of eye movements, particularly in response to visual stimuli.

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INFERIOR ______ - receives auditory information from the ears and is involved in the localization of sound sources.

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________ - the coordination of fine motor movements.

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RETICULAR FORMATION – functions of attention, sleep, and arousal. ______ NIGRA - It produces dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in coordinating smooth and controlled movements.

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