Cranial Nerves (Functions: Advanced)

Question 1

Processes odor information

Answer 1

I. Olfactory

Question 2

Processes visual information

Answer 2

II. Optic

Question 3

Controls the superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, and inferior oblique

Answer 3

III. Oculomotor

Question 4

Controls the contralateral superior oblique

Answer 4

IV. Trochlear

Question 5

Processes fine touch & proprioception

Answer 5

V. Trigeminal

Question 6

Controls the lateral rectus

Answer 6

VI. Abducens

Question 7

Controls facial expression

Answer 7

VII. Facial

Question 8

Coordinates balance

Answer 8

VIII. Vestibulocochlear

Question 9

Processes taste from the posterior 1/3 of tongue

Answer 9

IX. Glossopharyngeal

Question 10

Processes most visceral sensory input

Answer 10

X. Vagus

Question 11

Controls neck and shoulder muscles

Answer 11

XI. Spinal Accessory

Question 12

Controls the muscles of the tongue

Answer 12

XII. Hypoglossal

Question 13

Parasympathetic control of pupil constriction & lens accommodation

Answer 13

III. Oculomotor

Question 14

Processes pain, temperature, & coarse touch from face

Answer 14

V. Trigeminal

Question 15

Controls mastication muscles

Answer 15

V. Trigeminal

Question 16

Processes taste from anterior 2/3 of tongue

Answer 16

VII. Facial

Question 17

Processes acoustic information

Answer 17

VIII. Vestibulocochlear

Question 18

Controls the elevation of the pharynx during speech and swallowing

Answer 18

IX. Glossopharyngeal

Question 19

Controls the muscles of the larynx & pharynx

Answer 19

X. Vagus

Question 20

Controls most parasympathetic input to the viscera

Answer 20

X. Vagus