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Which category of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
Which category of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
- Central nervous system (correct)
- Peripheral nervous system
- Sympathetic nervous system
- Somatic nervous system
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in total?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in total?
- 31 (correct)
- 35
- 30
- 33
Which region of the body has 5 pairs of spinal nerves?
Which region of the body has 5 pairs of spinal nerves?
- Hip region
- Neck region
- Lumbar region (correct)
- Chest region
Which nerve provides the special sense of smell from the nose to the brain?
Which nerve provides the special sense of smell from the nose to the brain?
How many pairs of cranial nerves directly attach to the brain?
How many pairs of cranial nerves directly attach to the brain?
Which component of the peripheral nervous system extends from the brain and spinal cord?
Which component of the peripheral nervous system extends from the brain and spinal cord?
In which region of the body is there only 1 pair of spinal nerves?
In which region of the body is there only 1 pair of spinal nerves?
Which division of the trigeminal nerve supplies the skin above the eye and forehead?
Which division of the trigeminal nerve supplies the skin above the eye and forehead?
What is the main function of the posterior superior alveolar nerve?
What is the main function of the posterior superior alveolar nerve?
Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal gland?
Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal gland?
Through which foramen does the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve exit from the skull?
Through which foramen does the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve exit from the skull?
Which nerve supplies all the mucosa of the hard palate except a small area supplied by another branch?
Which nerve supplies all the mucosa of the hard palate except a small area supplied by another branch?
Which division of the trigeminal nerve carries sensory responses from the skin above the lateral eye area and the lacrimal gland?
Which division of the trigeminal nerve carries sensory responses from the skin above the lateral eye area and the lacrimal gland?
Where does the pterygopalatine ganglion receive its parasympathetic supply from?
Where does the pterygopalatine ganglion receive its parasympathetic supply from?
Which nerve divides into branches that supply greater and lesser palatine nerves?
Which nerve divides into branches that supply greater and lesser palatine nerves?
What is the main function of the nasociliary nerve?
What is the main function of the nasociliary nerve?
Which nerve supplies the skin over the cheek and temple and provides parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal gland?
Which nerve supplies the skin over the cheek and temple and provides parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal gland?
Where does the sphenopalatine nerve branch exit the nasal cavity?
Where does the sphenopalatine nerve branch exit the nasal cavity?
Which nerve supplies the skin of the nose and lower eyelid?
Which nerve supplies the skin of the nose and lower eyelid?
Which nerve supplies sensation to the floor of the mouth and anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which nerve supplies sensation to the floor of the mouth and anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
What is the main function of the inferior alveolar nerve?
What is the main function of the inferior alveolar nerve?
Which nerve supplies the buccal mandibular gingiva up to the mental foramen?
Which nerve supplies the buccal mandibular gingiva up to the mental foramen?
Through which foramen does the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve leave the skull?
Through which foramen does the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve leave the skull?
Where does the lingual nerve receive a branch from the facial nerve (VII)?
Where does the lingual nerve receive a branch from the facial nerve (VII)?
Which nerve supplies the area above and in front of the ear?
Which nerve supplies the area above and in front of the ear?
Which nerve goes through the infraorbital canal and foramen to supply certain areas on the face?
Which nerve goes through the infraorbital canal and foramen to supply certain areas on the face?
Which muscle receives fibers from the otic ganglion?
Which muscle receives fibers from the otic ganglion?
Which cranial nerve supplies most of the muscles that move the eye in different directions?
Which cranial nerve supplies most of the muscles that move the eye in different directions?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to the muscles of the pharynx and larynx and most of the muscles of the soft palate?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to the muscles of the pharynx and larynx and most of the muscles of the soft palate?
Which cranial nerve has parasympathetic innervation to the parotid salivary gland?
Which cranial nerve has parasympathetic innervation to the parotid salivary gland?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to the muscles of facial expression?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to the muscles of facial expression?
Which cranial nerve has sensory innervation from the skin around the ear?
Which cranial nerve has sensory innervation from the skin around the ear?
Which cranial nerve supplies the lateral rectus muscle, the muscle that moves the eye laterally?
Which cranial nerve supplies the lateral rectus muscle, the muscle that moves the eye laterally?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to the muscles of mastication?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to the muscles of mastication?
Which cranial nerve has parasympathetic innervation to the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands?
Which cranial nerve has parasympathetic innervation to the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands?
Which cranial nerve has sensory innervation for all teeth and the skin of the front anterior face and head?
Which cranial nerve has sensory innervation for all teeth and the skin of the front anterior face and head?
Which cranial nerve has parasympathetic innervation to the eye to cause the pupil to contract and the lens to change shape and become more rounded for close vision?
Which cranial nerve has parasympathetic innervation to the eye to cause the pupil to contract and the lens to change shape and become more rounded for close vision?
Which nerve supplies the maxillary buccal gingiva of premolars and molars, as well as part of the maxillary sinus?
Which nerve supplies the maxillary buccal gingiva of premolars and molars, as well as part of the maxillary sinus?
What is the function of the zygomatic nerve?
What is the function of the zygomatic nerve?
Where does the pterygopalatine ganglion receive its parasympathetic supply from?
Where does the pterygopalatine ganglion receive its parasympathetic supply from?
Which nerve divides into branches that supply greater and lesser palatine nerves?
Which nerve divides into branches that supply greater and lesser palatine nerves?
What is the main function of the nasociliary nerve?
What is the main function of the nasociliary nerve?
Which division of the trigeminal nerve carries sensory responses from the skin above lateral eye areas and the lacrimal gland?
Which division of the trigeminal nerve carries sensory responses from the skin above lateral eye areas and the lacrimal gland?
What is a function of the infraorbital nerve?
What is a function of the infraorbital nerve?
Which nerve provides sensation to all teeth and skin of the anterior face and head?
Which nerve provides sensation to all teeth and skin of the anterior face and head?
Through which foramen does the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve exit from the skull?
Through which foramen does the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve exit from the skull?
Where do the greater and lesser palatine nerves enter to supply respective areas?
Where do the greater and lesser palatine nerves enter to supply respective areas?
Which cranial nerve supplies the superior oblique muscle, the muscle that moves the eyes downward and laterally?
Which cranial nerve supplies the superior oblique muscle, the muscle that moves the eyes downward and laterally?
Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of mastication?
Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of mastication?
Which cranial nerve has parasympathetic innervation to the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands?
Which cranial nerve has parasympathetic innervation to the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands?
Which nerve supplies the lateral rectus muscle, the muscle that moves the eye laterally?
Which nerve supplies the lateral rectus muscle, the muscle that moves the eye laterally?
Which cranial nerve supplies most of the muscles that move the eye in different directions?
Which cranial nerve supplies most of the muscles that move the eye in different directions?
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the posterior one-third of the tongue for taste?
Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the posterior one-third of the tongue for taste?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to the muscles of the pharynx and larynx?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to the muscles of the pharynx and larynx?
Which nerve provides sensation to the mucosa and skin of the cheek and most of the maxillary buccal gingiva?
Which nerve provides sensation to the mucosa and skin of the cheek and most of the maxillary buccal gingiva?
Which nerve provides sensation to the lingual mandibular gingiva and the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which nerve provides sensation to the lingual mandibular gingiva and the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which nerve primarily serves mandibular teeth and enters the mandible through the mandibular foramen?
Which nerve primarily serves mandibular teeth and enters the mandible through the mandibular foramen?
Which nerve supplies the skin above and in front of the ear?
Which nerve supplies the skin above and in front of the ear?
Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of mastication, including the temporal, masseter, and pterygoid muscles?
Which nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of mastication, including the temporal, masseter, and pterygoid muscles?
Which nerve supplies the skin and mucosa of the maxillary lip, maxillary labial gingiva, and skin of the nose and lower eyelid?
Which nerve supplies the skin and mucosa of the maxillary lip, maxillary labial gingiva, and skin of the nose and lower eyelid?
Which nerve supplies the premolars and usually the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary first molar and part of the maxillary sinus?
Which nerve supplies the premolars and usually the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary first molar and part of the maxillary sinus?
Which nerve supplies the anterior mandible area, including the mucosa of the lip, labial gingiva, skin of the mandibular lip and chin, and numbs the mandibular lip and chin during anesthetization of mandibular teeth?
Which nerve supplies the anterior mandible area, including the mucosa of the lip, labial gingiva, skin of the mandibular lip and chin, and numbs the mandibular lip and chin during anesthetization of mandibular teeth?
Which nerve supplies the skin over the cheek and temple and provides parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal gland?
Which nerve supplies the skin over the cheek and temple and provides parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal gland?
Which nerve provides sensation to the floor of the mouth and anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and receives a branch from the facial nerve (VII) known as the chorda tympani?
Which nerve provides sensation to the floor of the mouth and anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and receives a branch from the facial nerve (VII) known as the chorda tympani?
Which region of the body has the most spinal nerves?
Which region of the body has the most spinal nerves?
Which cranial nerve provides the special sense of sight from the eye to the brain?
Which cranial nerve provides the special sense of sight from the eye to the brain?
Which nerve supplies sensation to most of the mucosa of the hard palate?
Which nerve supplies sensation to most of the mucosa of the hard palate?
Which category comprises all nerves extending outward from the brain and spinal cord?
Which category comprises all nerves extending outward from the brain and spinal cord?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are found in the lumbar region?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are found in the lumbar region?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to most of the muscles that move the eye in different directions?
Which cranial nerve has motor innervation to most of the muscles that move the eye in different directions?
Where do cranial nerves attach directly?
Where do cranial nerves attach directly?
Which nerve supplies sensation to the floor of the mouth and anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which nerve supplies sensation to the floor of the mouth and anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which division of trigeminal nerve leaves the skull through the mandibular foramen?
Which division of trigeminal nerve leaves the skull through the mandibular foramen?
Which cranial nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal gland?
Which cranial nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal gland?