Cranial Nerves

Question 1

CN I contains what types of neurons?

Answer 1

Bipolar

Question 2

Specialized receptors for CN I are located where?

Answer 2

Olfactory mucosa

Question 3

What structure does the axons of CN I, bipolar neuron pass through?

Answer 3

Cribriform plate

Question 4

Where do the axons of 1st order CN I synapse on?

Answer 4

Olfactory bulb

Question 5

Where does the 2nd order neuron of CN I synapse at?

Answer 5

Primary olfactory cortex (prepyriform and entorhinal areas)

Question 6

Where does the primary olfactory cortex have connection to?

Answer 6

Hypothalamus, Limbic system

Question 7

What is unique about the CN I pathway?

Answer 7

It bypasses the thalamus

Question 8

CN II rods and cones are in what structure of the eye?

Answer 8

Retina