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What is the primary function of the olfactory nerve (CN I)?
What is the primary function of the olfactory nerve (CN I)?
- Control of facial expressions
- Transmission of sensory information from the face
- Detection of smell (correct)
- Regulation of eye movements
A patient with a lesion in the olfactory nerve (CN I) is likely to experience which of the following symptoms?
A patient with a lesion in the olfactory nerve (CN I) is likely to experience which of the following symptoms?
- Hyperosmia
- Anosmia (correct)
- Tinnitus
- Dysgeusia
During the examination of the olfactory nerve, which of the following substances should be avoided?
During the examination of the olfactory nerve, which of the following substances should be avoided?
- Alcohol (correct)
- Coffee
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
What is the term for distorted odor perception?
What is the term for distorted odor perception?
What is the purpose of blocking one nostril during the examination of the olfactory nerve?
What is the purpose of blocking one nostril during the examination of the olfactory nerve?
A patient with a phantosmia is experiencing which of the following symptoms?
A patient with a phantosmia is experiencing which of the following symptoms?
What type of sensory nerve is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain?
What type of sensory nerve is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain?
What is the result of a lesion in the optic nerve that affects the outer half of both the right and left visual fields?
What is the result of a lesion in the optic nerve that affects the outer half of both the right and left visual fields?
Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for the pupillary light reaction?
Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for the pupillary light reaction?
A patient with a lesion in the oculomotor nerve may exhibit which of the following symptoms?
A patient with a lesion in the oculomotor nerve may exhibit which of the following symptoms?
What is the function of the trochlear nerve?
What is the function of the trochlear nerve?
A patient with a lesion in the trigeminal nerve may exhibit which of the following symptoms?
A patient with a lesion in the trigeminal nerve may exhibit which of the following symptoms?
What is the purpose of the confrontation test during an optic nerve examination?
What is the purpose of the confrontation test during an optic nerve examination?
Which of the following nerves is responsible for supplying the lateral rectus muscle?
Which of the following nerves is responsible for supplying the lateral rectus muscle?
What is the primary function of the motor part of the facial nerve?
What is the primary function of the motor part of the facial nerve?
What is the purpose of the corneal reflex in trigeminal nerve examination?
What is the purpose of the corneal reflex in trigeminal nerve examination?
What is the characteristic of the jaw reflex in individuals with upper motor neuron lesions?
What is the characteristic of the jaw reflex in individuals with upper motor neuron lesions?
How can you clinically differentiate between UMN and LMN facial paralysis?
How can you clinically differentiate between UMN and LMN facial paralysis?
What is the type of the vestibulocochlear nerve?
What is the type of the vestibulocochlear nerve?
What is the afferent limb involved in the corneal reflex?
What is the afferent limb involved in the corneal reflex?
What is the purpose of placing the fingers of the examining hand beneath the chin and asking the patient to open their mouth and resist closure?
What is the purpose of placing the fingers of the examining hand beneath the chin and asking the patient to open their mouth and resist closure?
What is the characteristic of the jaw reflex in normal individuals?
What is the characteristic of the jaw reflex in normal individuals?
Which type of fibers are associated with the motor function of the Vagus nerve in relation to the heart?
Which type of fibers are associated with the motor function of the Vagus nerve in relation to the heart?
Which muscles are innervated by the spinal part of the Accessory nerve?
Which muscles are innervated by the spinal part of the Accessory nerve?
Which condition is most likely to result from a lesion of the Vestibular part of the nerve?
Which condition is most likely to result from a lesion of the Vestibular part of the nerve?
Which examination is most relevant for assessing the function of the Cochlear part of the nerve?
Which examination is most relevant for assessing the function of the Cochlear part of the nerve?
What is a primary role of the motor fibers of the Glossopharyngeal nerve?
What is a primary role of the motor fibers of the Glossopharyngeal nerve?
Which of the following symptoms might indicate a lesion in the Hypoglossal nerve?
Which of the following symptoms might indicate a lesion in the Hypoglossal nerve?
What does diminished gag reflex primarily indicate in relation to nerve damage?
What does diminished gag reflex primarily indicate in relation to nerve damage?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the Vagus nerve?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the Vagus nerve?
