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Which of these branches carry parasympathetic fibers?
Which of these branches carry parasympathetic fibers?
- Branches numbered 6 and 7
- Branches numbered 7 and 9 (correct)
- Branches numbered 3 and 5
- Branches numbered 10 and 12
Which branch carries the sensory fibers for taste from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which branch carries the sensory fibers for taste from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
- Branch number 8
- Branch number 9
- Branch number 10
- Branch number 7 (correct)
Which of these branches DO NOT carry motor fibers?
Which of these branches DO NOT carry motor fibers?
- Branches numbered 5, 7, 9 and 11
- Branches numbered 7, 9, 11 and 13
- Branches numbered 9, 11, 13 and 15
- Branches numbered 3, 5, 7 and 9 (correct)
Which of these branches carries sensory fibers from the external ear?
Which of these branches carries sensory fibers from the external ear?
What type of fibers are found in the branches numbered 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18?
What type of fibers are found in the branches numbered 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18?
Flashcards
Facial Nerve
Facial Nerve
A cranial nerve responsible for facial expressions and taste.
Parasympathetic Efferents
Parasympathetic Efferents
Nerve fibers that control involuntary bodily functions like salivation.
Sensory Afferents
Sensory Afferents
Nerve fibers that carry sensory information to the brain from the face.
Motor Branches
Motor Branches
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Facial Expression Muscles
Facial Expression Muscles
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Study Notes
Facial Nerve
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The facial nerve has two parts:
- Parasympathetic efferents and sensory afferents
- Motor branches to muscles of facial expression and scalp muscles
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The parasympathetic efferents and sensory afferents are labeled (a) in the diagram.
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The motor branches to muscles of facial expression and scalp muscles are labeled (b) in the diagram.
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The diagram shows the different components of the facial nerve.
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