15 Questions
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
CN I
Which part of the brainstem is home to the nuclei of CN III and IV?
Midbrain
Through which structure do the axons of the olfactory nerve penetrate the skull?
Ethmoid bone
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Cranial Nerve I
Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?
Cranial Nerve II
Which cranial nerve is responsible for eye movements?
Cranial Nerve III
Which cranial nerve is responsible for sensation over the face and motor function for the muscles of mastication?
Cranial Nerve V
Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance?
Cranial Nerve VIII
How do we test auditory acuity?
Using tuning forks
What is the function of Cranial Nerve IX?
All of the above
Which cranial nerve is responsible for innervating the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
Cranial Nerve XI
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the innervation of the tongue for speech and swallowing?
Cranial Nerve XII
What is the function of the dorsal column-medial lemniscal system?
Carrying touch, vibration, proprioception signals to the parietal lobe
In the spinothalamic tract, where does the second-order neuron cross over?
In the spinal cord
How do we test dermatomes?
By mapping out neurologic deficits in sensation using dermatomal maps
Test your knowledge of cranial nerves VII and VIII and the hearing apparatus with this simple quiz. Learn about the functions of these nerves and the intricate workings of the ear.
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