Lec 10 Nuclei

Question 1

What is the Edinger Westphal nucleus?

Answer 1

Parasympathetics to the ciliary ganglion (so pupil constriction and near vision)

Question 2

What is the Superior Salivary nucleus: CN7 Salivation?

Answer 2

• submandibular and sublingual gland via Submandibular ganglion
• Lacrimal is with in Superior salivary; Lacrimal gland via pterygopalatine or sphenopalatine ganglion

Question 3

What is the Inferior Salivary nucleus: CN9 Salivation?

Answer 3

• Parotid gland via Otic ganglion

Question 4

What is the Nucleus of the solitary tract: CN 7,9,10?

Answer 4

Relays taste information in rostral portion (gustatory nuclei)

Question 5

What cranial nerves are in the nucleus of the solitary tract?

Answer 5

CN 7, 9, 10

Facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus

Question 6

What cranial nerve is associated with the superior salivary nucleus?

Answer 6

CN 7

Facial

Question 7

What cranial nerve is associated with the inferior salivary nucleus?

Answer 7

CN 9

Glossopharyngeal