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What type of fibers are contained within the Nn. olfactorii?
What type of fibers are contained within the Nn. olfactorii?
Where do the axons of the olfactory sensory cells run to reach the bulbus olfactorius?
Where do the axons of the olfactory sensory cells run to reach the bulbus olfactorius?
Which structure is the second neuron of the olfactory pathway located in?
Which structure is the second neuron of the olfactory pathway located in?
What type of nerve is the N. opticus classified as?
What type of nerve is the N. opticus classified as?
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From where do the crossed fibers of the optic nerve originate?
From where do the crossed fibers of the optic nerve originate?
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Which structure contains the first neurons of the optic pathway?
Which structure contains the first neurons of the optic pathway?
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What is the final structure in the optic pathway mentioned in the description?
What is the final structure in the optic pathway mentioned in the description?
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Which region of the brain is associated with the amygdaloid body in the olfactory pathway?
Which region of the brain is associated with the amygdaloid body in the olfactory pathway?
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What structures does the n.supratrochlearis supply?
What structures does the n.supratrochlearis supply?
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Which nerve terminates as the n.infratrochlearis?
Which nerve terminates as the n.infratrochlearis?
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What does the n.ethmoidalis anterior supply after passing through foramina cribrosa?
What does the n.ethmoidalis anterior supply after passing through foramina cribrosa?
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What is the function of the nn.ciliares longi?
What is the function of the nn.ciliares longi?
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Which of the following nerves supplies the skin of the cheek and lateral surface of the nose?
Which of the following nerves supplies the skin of the cheek and lateral surface of the nose?
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What does the ramus meningeus supply?
What does the ramus meningeus supply?
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Which nerve passes through the foramen rotundum and branches in the fossa pterygopalatina?
Which nerve passes through the foramen rotundum and branches in the fossa pterygopalatina?
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What type of fibers does N.maxillaris contain?
What type of fibers does N.maxillaris contain?
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Which cranial nerve provides motor supply to the muscle stylopharyngeus?
Which cranial nerve provides motor supply to the muscle stylopharyngeus?
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Where does the parasympathetic fibers of n.petrosus minor terminate?
Where does the parasympathetic fibers of n.petrosus minor terminate?
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Which structure is innervated by rr.tonsillares?
Which structure is innervated by rr.tonsillares?
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Which nucleus of the vagus nerve is primarily responsible for motor functions?
Which nucleus of the vagus nerve is primarily responsible for motor functions?
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What is the pathway of the right vagus nerve as it descends in the neck?
What is the pathway of the right vagus nerve as it descends in the neck?
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Which of the following branches contributes to the formation of plexus pharyngeus?
Which of the following branches contributes to the formation of plexus pharyngeus?
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What is the primary function of the r.sinus carotici?
What is the primary function of the r.sinus carotici?
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Which fibers are arranged into two trunks in the plexus oesophageus?
Which fibers are arranged into two trunks in the plexus oesophageus?
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What do the anterior superior alveolar nerves primarily supply?
What do the anterior superior alveolar nerves primarily supply?
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of the zygomaticus nerve?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the zygomaticus nerve?
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Where does the mandibular nerve leave the cranial cavity?
Where does the mandibular nerve leave the cranial cavity?
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Which structure does the ramus auriculotemporalis NOT supply?
Which structure does the ramus auriculotemporalis NOT supply?
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What kind of nerve is n.mandibularis?
What kind of nerve is n.mandibularis?
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The sensory branches of n.mandibularis include which of the following?
The sensory branches of n.mandibularis include which of the following?
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Which of the following best describes the function of plexus dentalis superior?
Which of the following best describes the function of plexus dentalis superior?
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The n.zygomaticus communicates with which nerve?
The n.zygomaticus communicates with which nerve?
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Which of the following branches of the vagus nerve contains only sensory fibers?
Which of the following branches of the vagus nerve contains only sensory fibers?
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What is the role of rr.pharyngei branches of the vagus nerve?
What is the role of rr.pharyngei branches of the vagus nerve?
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Which branch of the vagus nerve is responsible for supplying the muscle cricothyreoideus?
Which branch of the vagus nerve is responsible for supplying the muscle cricothyreoideus?
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Which structure is supplied by the branch ramus internus of n.laryngeus superior?
Which structure is supplied by the branch ramus internus of n.laryngeus superior?
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Where do the rr.cardiaci cervicales run to supply the heart?
Where do the rr.cardiaci cervicales run to supply the heart?
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What does the chorda tympani primarily carry?
What does the chorda tympani primarily carry?
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Which muscles are NOT supplied by rr.pharyngei of the X nerve?
Which muscles are NOT supplied by rr.pharyngei of the X nerve?
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Which of the following fibers do NOT run along with the vagus nerve branches?
Which of the following fibers do NOT run along with the vagus nerve branches?
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Where do the sensory fibers of the chorda tympani provide innervation?
Where do the sensory fibers of the chorda tympani provide innervation?
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What is the primary function of the nervus cochlearis?
What is the primary function of the nervus cochlearis?
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What type of fibers do the rr.pharyngei contain?
What type of fibers do the rr.pharyngei contain?
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Which part of the auditory pathway crosses to the opposite side?
Which part of the auditory pathway crosses to the opposite side?
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What role does the reflectoric auditory pathway play?
What role does the reflectoric auditory pathway play?
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Where do the axons of nuclei corporis trapezoidei primarily ascend to?
Where do the axons of nuclei corporis trapezoidei primarily ascend to?
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What does the term 'radiatio acustica' refer to in the auditory pathway?
What does the term 'radiatio acustica' refer to in the auditory pathway?
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What type of fibers does the ganglion submandibulare primarily receive?
What type of fibers does the ganglion submandibulare primarily receive?
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Study Notes
Cranial Nerves
- Cranial nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system
- The olfactory nerves (I) are sensory nerves of smell
- They develop as processes of the telencephalon
- Olfactory receptors are in the nasal mucosa
- Axons form the fila olfactoria
- These fibers pass through the cribiform plate to the olfactory bulb (2nd neuron of olfactory pathway)
- The olfactory pathway continues to the brain's subcortical centers for smell and then to the cortical center in the uncus
- The optic nerves (II) are sensory nerves of vision
- They develop as a process of the diencephalon
- The optic pathway begins with photoreceptors (rods and cones) in the retina
- Bipolar cells and ganglionar cells are 2nd and 3rd neurons, respectively
- Fibers from the medial retina cross at the optic chiasm
- The uncrossed fibers remain on the same side
- Optic tracts continue to subcortical visual centers
- The 4th neurons of the optic pathway are in the lateral geniculate body and the superior colliculus
- The optic pathway continues to the cortical visual center in the calcarine sulcus
- Reflectoric visual pathways are also present, involving the superior colliculus
- Oculomotor nerves (III) are mixed nerves with motor and parasympathetic fibers
- The nuclei are located in the midbrain
- The oculomotor nerve emerges from the midbrain
- It branches into superior and inferior divisions for supplying various muscles
- The nerve also controls the iris and ciliary muscles for accommodation and pupillary reflex
- Trochlear nerves (IV) are motor nerves to the superior oblique muscles
- The nucleus is located in the midbrain
- The nerve emerges dorsally in the midbrain and runs around the brainstem structures to reach its targets
- Trigeminal nerves (V) are mixed nerves with a major sensory component
- The nerve contains three branches: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular
- The ophthalmic nerve further branches into lacrimal, frontal, and nasociliar branches (sensory)
- The maxillary nerve also provides sensory innervation to adjacent structures
- The mandibular nerve contains both sensory and motor fibers
- The motor fibers supply the muscles of mastication
- Abducens nerves (VI) are motor nerves to the lateral rectus muscles
- The nucleus is located in the pons
- The nerve emerges from the pons and passes through the cavernous sinus to enter the orbit
- Facial nerves (VII) are mixed nerves, containing motor and parasympathetic fibers
- The motor fibers innervate the muscles of facial expression
- The sensory root is for taste sensation
- The parasympathetic fibers innervate the lacrimal and salivary glands
- Vestibulocochlear nerves (VIII) are sensory nerves that transmit auditory and vestibular information
- These are made up of cochlear and vestibular nerves
- Glossopharyngeal nerves (IX) are mixed nerves with sensory and parasympathetic fibers
- The sensory fibers transmit taste and general sensation from the tongue and pharynx
- The parasympathetic fibers innervate the parotid gland
- Vagus nerves (X) are mixed nerves, extensive in their functions, innervating many organs in the thorax and abdomen
- The vagus nerves contribute to various functions, including heart rate, respiration, and digestive processes
- Accessory nerves (XI) are primarily motor nerves to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
- These nerves are important for neck and shoulder movements
- Hypoglossal nerves (XII) are motor nerves to the muscles of the tongue
- These nerves are crucial for tongue movement and speech
Cranial Ganglia
- Cranial ganglia are clusters of neuronal cell bodies located at various positions near cranial nerves
- Cranial ganglia participate in parasympathetic functions
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This quiz delves into the anatomy and functions of cranial nerves, focusing specifically on the olfactory and optic nerves. Understand their development, pathways, and connections to the brain's sensory centers. Test your knowledge on these critical components of the peripheral nervous system.
