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A patient presents with the inability to move their tongue. Which cranial nerve is most likely affected?

  • Vagus nerve (X)
  • Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
  • Facial nerve (VII)
  • Hypoglossal nerve (XII) (correct)

    • Which functional nerve type is responsible for activating the muscles of facial expression?

  • General Somatic Efferent (GSE)
  • Special Somatic Afferent (SSA)
  • General Visceral Efferent (GVE)
  • Special Visceral Efferent (SVE) (correct)

    • A lesion affecting the Edinger-Westphal nucleus would directly impact which of the following functions?

  • Voluntary movement of the upper limb
  • Taste sensation from the posterior tongue
  • Motor control of mastication
  • Parasympathetic innervation of the eye (correct)

    • Which of the following cranial nerves is NOT involved in carrying parasympathetic fibers?

    <p>Trochlear nerve (IV) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient reports a loss of taste sensation on the anterior two-thirds of their tongue. Which cranial nerve is MOST likely affected?

    <p>Facial nerve (VII) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Damage to the nucleus ambiguus could result in which of the following deficits?

    <p>Difficulty swallowing and speaking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cranial nerves conveys general somatic afferent (GSA) information?

    <p>Trigeminal nerve (V) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient has lost the ability to smell after trauma to the head. Which nerve is most likely to have been damaged?

    <p>Olfactory nerve (I) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Damage to the nucleus ambiguus would most likely result in impairment of which of the following functions?

    <p>Swallowing and vocalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with loss of discriminative touch sensation on the face, but retains the ability to perceive facial pain and temperature. Which of the following is the most likely location of the lesion?

    <p>Principal sensory trigeminal nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A stroke affecting the rostral nucleus solitarius would most likely result in which of the following sensory deficits?

    <p>Impaired taste sensation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve is responsible for both sensory innervation of the ear and motor control of smooth muscles in the viscera?

    <p>Vagus nerve (X) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient is unable to shrug their shoulders or turn their head against resistance. Which of the following cranial nerves is most likely affected?

    <p>Spinal accessory nerve (XI) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cranial nerve nuclei is located in the midbrain and controls eye movement?

    <p>Motor nucleus of the oculomotor nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Following a traumatic brain injury, a patient exhibits deficits in proprioception from the face. Which trigeminal nucleus is most likely affected?

    <p>Mesencephalic nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lesion affecting the abducens nerve would result in the inability to perform which eye movement?

    <p>Looking laterally (away from the nose) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lesion exclusively affecting the ventrolateral part of the pontine trigeminal nucleus would most likely result in impaired:

    <p>Somatotopically organized tactile sensation from the face. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate description of the pathway for discriminative touch from the face?

    <p>Trigeminal ganglion → pontine trigeminal nucleus → ventral posteromedial nucleus of thalamus → sensory cortex. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional significance of internuclear neurons located within the abducens nucleus?

    <p>They coordinate horizontal gaze by projecting to the contralateral medial rectus motor neurons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the abducens nerve particularly susceptible to disruption along its course?

    <p>It has a long intracranial course, making it vulnerable to compression and injury. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional significance of collaterals from the secondary pain neurons (spinal nucleus) projecting to the periaqueductal gray (PAG)?

    <p>To inhibit the ascending pain pathways via descending modulation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient has impaired perception of the emotional component of pain (i.e., the distress associated with pain), but can still localize and rate the intensity of the pain, which area is most likely damaged?

    <p>Cingulate cortex. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with diplopia and medial deviation of the left eye. Which of the following is the most likely location of the lesion?

    <p>Left abducens nerve. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spinal trigeminal nucleus extends caudally to which spinal cord level?

    <p>Cervical spinal cord (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following anatomical features contributes to the abducens nerve's vulnerability within the cavernous sinus?

    <p>Its location lateral to the internal carotid artery. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cranial nerve nuclei is located in the pons?

    <p>Motor nucleus of the trigeminal nerve. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Damage to the mesencephalic nucleus of the trigeminal nerve would most likely result in:

    <p>Impaired ability to control the force of biting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The trigeminal ganglion, which houses the cell bodies of the GSA fibers of the trigeminal nerve, is located:

    <p>On the apex of the petrous part of the temporal bone. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional role of the central processes that project from the mesencephalic nucleus to the motor nucleus of CN V?

    <p>To provide sensory feedback for coordinated mastication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the path of visual information after it leaves the optic chiasm?

    <p>Fibers form the optic tract, projecting primarily to the lateral geniculate body of the thalamus, with some fibers synapsing in the pretectal nucleus and superior colliculus. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with an inability to adduct their left eye. Which branch of the oculomotor nerve is MOST likely affected?

    <p>The branch innervating the medial rectus muscle. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Damage to the oculomotor nerve as it passes through the cavernous sinus would MOST likely result in which combination of deficits?

    <p>Deficits in eye movement, pupillary response, and eyelid control, potentially affecting multiple eye muscles and parasympathetic function. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in relation to the optic nerve?

    <p>A small number of optic nerve fibers project to the SCN to modulate circadian rhythms based on light exposure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the Edinger-Westphal nucleus is damaged, what specific function would be MOST affected?

    <p>Accommodation of the lens for near vision and pupillary constriction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Following a traumatic brain injury, a patient exhibits ptosis (drooping eyelid) and impaired upward gaze. Which structure is MOST likely affected?

    <p>The superior division of the oculomotor nerve. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the MOST accurate functional distinction between the general somatic efferent (GSE) and general visceral efferent (GVE) components of the oculomotor nerve?

    <p>GSE controls voluntary eye movements, while GVE controls pupillary constriction and lens accommodation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lesion in the optic radiations would MOST likely result in:

    <p>Contralateral homonymous hemianopia. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes correct anatomical relationships?

    <p>The oculomotor nerve emerges from the midbrain ventral to the cerebral aqueduct. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with diplopia (double vision) that worsens when looking down and to the left. Which nerve is MOST likely affected?

    <p>The Trochlear Nerve (CN IV) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the trigeminal nerve?

    <p>Controlling muscles involved in facial expression. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with difficulty chewing and deviation of the jaw to one side. Which branch of the trigeminal nerve is MOST likely affected?

    <p>Mandibular nerve (V3) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures does the ophthalmic nerve (V1) NOT provide sensory innervation to?

    <p>Maxillary teeth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lesion affecting the maxillary nerve (V2) would MOST likely result in a loss of sensation in which of the following areas?

    <p>Maxillary teeth and upper lip (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is NOT innervated by the special visceral efferent fibers of the trigeminal nerve?

    <p>Buccinator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Following a stroke, a patient exhibits an absent corneal reflex. Which nerve is MOST likely affected?

    <p>Trigeminal nerve (V) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nerves does NOT branch from the mandibular nerve (V3)?

    <p>Infraorbital nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MOST likely effect of a unilateral lesion of the trigeminal nerve on bite strength?

    <p>Mild reduction in bite strength (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient reports excruciating, episodic facial pain triggered by light touch. This is MOST consistent with which condition?

    <p>Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Through which foramen does the mandibular nerve (V3) leave the skull?

    <p>Foramen ovale (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Olfactory nerve

    Cranial nerve I, responsible for sense of smell.

    Optic nerve

    Cranial nerve II, responsible for vision.

    Oculomotor nerve

    Cranial nerve III, controls most eye movements.

    Mixed cranial nerves

    Nerves that contain both sensory and motor fibers.

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    General Somatic Afferent (GSA)

    Sensory fibers that mediate information from muscles and skin.

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    General Visceral Efferent (GVE)

    Motor fibers that activate visceral organs.

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    Special Somatic Afferent (SSA)

    Sensory fibers for special senses like vision and hearing.

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    Cranial Nerve Classification

    Cranial nerves classified as sensory, motor, or mixed.

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    Optic Chiasm

    The X-shaped structure where the optic nerves partially cross each other.

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    Lateral Geniculate Body

    Thalamic relay center for visual information from the optic nerve.

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    Optic Tract

    Continuation of the optic nerve after the chiasm; carries visual information to the brain.

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    Visual Cortex

    Region in the occipital lobe of the brain that processes visual information.

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    Ciliary Ganglion

    Cluster of nerve cells providing parasympathetic control of iris and lens.

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    Edinger-Westphal Nucleus

    Nucleus in the midbrain functions in parasympathetic control of the eye.

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    Pupillary Light Reflex

    Reflex causing the pupil to constrict in response to light.

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    Cranial Nerves

    There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves that control sensory and motor functions in the head and neck.

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    Facial Nerve (VII)

    Controls most facial expressions, taste, and secretion of tears and saliva.

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    Olfactory Nerve (I)

    Responsible for the sense of smell.

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    Optic Nerve (II)

    Responsible for vision.

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    Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII)

    Sensory nerve for hearing and balance.

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    Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)

    Sensory to tongue, pharynx, and soft palate; motor to pharyngeal muscles.

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    Vagus Nerve (X)

    Sensory to ear, pharynx, larynx, and viscera; motor to pharynx and larynx.

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    Spinal Accessory Nerve (XI)

    Motor nerve to sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

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    Pontine Nuclei

    Two parts: dorsomedial (oral cavity) and ventrolateral (trigeminal divisions).

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    Trigeminal Ganglion

    Contains first-order neurons for sensory pathways, carries signals from face.

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    Discriminative Touch Pathway

    Pathway involving first, second, and third order neurons for touch sensation.

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    Pain and Temperature Pathway

    Primary neurons in trigeminal ganglion, cross midline, project to thalamus.

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    Motor Nucleus

    Sends signals for reflex chewing activity from sensory nuclei of CNV.

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    Trigeminal nerve (V)

    Cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as mastication.

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    Three major divisions of V

    The divisions of the trigeminal nerve: Ophthalmic, Maxillary, Mandibular.

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    Ophthalmic nerve (V1)

    Sensory division of the trigeminal nerve that enters the orbits through the superior orbital fissure.

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    Maxillary nerve (V2)

    Sensory division of the trigeminal nerve that exits through the foramen rotundum to innervate maxillary region.

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    Mandibular nerve (V3)

    Mixed division of the trigeminal nerve that provides sensory and motor innervation to the lower face.

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    General somatic afferent function

    Sensory function that transmits sensations like pain, temperature, and touch from the face.

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    Motor function of trigeminal (V)

    Controls muscles involved in chewing, including muscles like masseter and temporalis.

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    Reflexes associated with V

    Key reflexes include the jaw jerk reflex which is tested during a neurological exam.

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    Tic douloureux

    A condition characterized by excruciating facial pain due to trigeminal nerve issues.

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    Sensory testing for V

    Procedure to check touch discrimination and reflexes in different facial zones.

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    Abducens Nerve (VI)

    A cranial nerve that innervates the lateral rectus muscle, allowing lateral eye movement.

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    Medial Rectus Muscle

    Muscle responsible for moving the eye medially; its action is unopposed when the abducens nerve is injured.

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    Lateral Gaze Coordination

    The process requiring coordination between abducens and medial rectus motor neurons for simultaneous lateral eye movement.

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    Mesencephalic Nucleus (Trigeminal)

    A unique nucleus of first-order sensory neurons that carry signals from mastication muscles.

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    Trigeminal Nerve (CN V)

    A cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting.

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    Double Vision (Diplopia)

    Visual disturbance where two images of a single object are seen; can result from muscle imbalances in the eye.

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    Strabismus

    A condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other; can be medial or lateral.

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    Study Notes

    Cranial Nerves

    • Cranial nerves are a set of twelve paired nerves that originate from the brain stem
    • They are responsible for various functions, including sensory perception, motor control, and special sense functions.
    • Each nerve has a specific role and functions in a specific area of the body

    Functional Types

    • General Somatic Efferent (GSE): Controls skeletal muscles (voluntary).
    • General Visceral Efferent (GVE): Controls smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and glands (involuntary).
    • Special Visceral Efferent (SVE): Controls muscles of facial expression related to the facial nerves.
    • General Somatic Afferent (GSA): Carries sensations like touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception from the skin to the nervous system.
    • Special Somatic Afferent (SSA): Sensory information that originates from the eyes and ears.
    • General Visceral Afferent (GVA): Internal organs' sensory information, including pain, pressure and temperature.
    • Special Visceral Afferent (SVA): Special sense of taste and smell.

    Classification of Cranial Nerves

    • Sensory cranial nerves: Only carry sensory (afferent) information.
    • Motor cranial nerves: Only carry motor (efferent) information
    • Mixed cranial nerves: Carry both sensory and motor information

    Cranial Nerve Nuclei

    • Cranial nerve nuclei are located within the brainstem.
    • They are groups of neuronal cell bodies which form the origins and destinations of cranial nerves .
    • Different cranial nerves have their nuclei located at various locations in the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata.

    Olfactory Nerve (CN I)

    • Special Sensory nerve involved in the sense of smell
    • Olfactory mucosa cells are the initial receptors.
    • Axons from these cells pass through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone to the olfactory bulb.
    • Processing occurs in the olfactory bulb, where signals are transferred to the olfactory cortex.
    • Olfactory pathways are ipsilateral, meaning the signal stays on the same side (not crossed over to the other side)

    Optic Nerve (CN II)

    • Special Somatic Afferent; mediates the visual sense
    • The optic nerve conducts signals from photoreceptors in the retina
    • Information from the retina travels through the optic canal, crosses at the optic chiasm (partially), and continues to the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus
    • From there, signals project to the visual cortex in the occipital lobe

    Oculomotor Nerve (CN III)

    • Motor nerve.
    • Oculomotor fibers supply the extraocular muscles and parasympathetic fibers to the constricting pupil
    • Location: Originates from the midbrain.
    • Function: Controls eye movements and pupil size adjustment

    Trochlear Nerve (CN IV)

    • Motor nerve.
    • Supplies the superior oblique muscle.
    • Function: Controls downward and outward eye movement.

    Abducens Nerve (CN VI)

    • Motor nerve.
    • Supplies the lateral rectus muscle.
    • Function: Controls outward eye movement.

    Trigeminal Nerve (CN V)

    • Mixed nerve (sensory and motor).
    • Responsible for the sensory perception of the face, head and mouth.
    • Contains three major branches–ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular
    • Location: Emerges from the midbrain
    • Function: Controls sensory and motor function of the face, mouth and jaw.

    Summary of Cranial Nerve Functions

    • The twelve cranial nerves serve a variety of functions, ranging from controlling eye movements and facial expressions to carrying sensory information for sight, hearing, smell and taste. It's vital to understand their functions and pathways, so damages to the pathways can be diagnosed and treated.

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