Functions
What is the function of the olfactory nerve?
The olfactory nerve controls our sense of smell.
What does the abducens nerve do?
The abducens nerve controls eye movements (abduction or lateral movement)
What is the spinal accesory nerve' number (in roman numerals and Arabic numerals?
XI or eleven
Which nerve is the 10th cranial nerve and controls sensory and motor functions such as the automatic functions of the gut?
The vagus nerve.
Which is the first cranial nerve?
A. Trochlear nerve
B. Vestibulocochlear nerve
C. Olfactory nerve
C. Olfactory nerve
What is the function of the oculomotor nerve?
The oculomotor nerve controls eye movements (pupillary constriction and accommodation).
What does the trigeminal nerve do?
The trigeminal nerve controls somatic sensation from the face, mouth, and cornea; muscles of mastification
What number is the oculomotor nerve? (Answer in roman numerals and Arabic numerals)
III or three
Which cranial nerve controls tongue movements and is listed as #12?
The hypoglossal nerve.
Which cranial nerve is listed as X?
The vagus nerve.
What is the function of the optic nerve?
The optic nerve controls vision.
What is the function of the vagus nerve?
The vagus nerve controls the automatic functions of the gut, muscles of the vocal cords, cardiac inhibition, sensation from larynx and pharynx, and swallowing.
Which number is the glossopharyngeal nerve?
IX or nine
Which nerve is the 11th cranial nerve and controls shoulder and neck muscles?
The spinal accessory nerve.
Which cranial nerves control eye movements?
The trochlear nerve, the abducens, and the oculomotor nerve control eye movements.
What does the trochlear nerve do?
The trochlear nerve controls eye movement (intorsion and downward gaze)
What is the function of the vestibulocochlear (auditory) nerve?
The vestibulocochlear nerve controls hearing and sense of balance.
What number is the trigeminal nerve?
V or five
Which nerve is the 2nd cranial nerve and controls vision?
The optic nerve.
List 3 sensory cranial nerves.
Optical nerve, vestibulocochlear nerve, and olfactory nerve.
What does the facial nerve do?
The facial nerve controls the muscles of facial expressions; taste from anterior tongue; lacrimal and salivary glands.
What is the function of the Glossopharyngeal nerve?
The glossopharyngeal nerve controls sensation from posterior tongue, carotid baroreceptors and chemoreceptors, and the salivary glands.
What number is the facial nerve?
VII or seven
Which is the 6th cranial nerve and controls eye movements (abduction and lateral movements)?
The abducens nerve.
Which of the following nerves is a sensory and motor nerve?
A. Hypoglossal nerve
B. Trochlear nerve
C. Glossopharyngeal nerve
C. Glossopharyngeal nerve