Cranial Nerves Functions

Question 1

Olfactory (1)

Answer 1

Smell (sensory)

Question 2

Optic (2)

Answer 2

Vision (sensory)

Question 3

Occulomotor (3)

Answer 3

Eye movement (motor)

Question 4

Trochlear (4)

Answer 4

Eye movement (motor)

Question 5

Trigeminal (5)

Answer 5

Facial sensation (sensory)

Chewing (motor)

Question 6

Abducens (6)

Answer 6

Eye movement (motor)

Question 7

Facial (7)

Answer 7

Taste from anterior 2/3 of tounge (sensation)

Facial expression (motor)

Stimulation of lacrimal and salvitory glands (parasympathetic)

Question 8

Vestibulocochlear (8)

Answer 8

Hearing and balance (sensory)

Question 9

Glossopharyngeal (9)

Answer 9

Taste from posterior 1/3 of tounge (sensory)

Swallowing (motor)

Stimulation of salvitory glands (parasympathetic)

Question 10

Vagus (10)

Answer 10

Sensation of viscera, pharynx, and larynx (sensory)

Swallowing and speaking (motor)

Question 11

Accessory (11)

Answer 11

Movment of shoulders and neck (motor)

Question 12

Hypoglossal (12)

Answer 12

Movement of tounge (motor)