Brain stem & Cranial nerves Flashcards
What does the Pineal gland control?
Melatonin secretion & circadian rhythms
What does the Superior colliculi control?
Conjugate verticle gaze center
What does the Inferior colliculi control?
Auditory
What is Parinuad synd?
Paralysis of conjugate verticle gaze d/t lesion in superior colliculi
What is the function of Olfactory CN I?
Smell
Sensory
What is the only CN w/o thalamic relay to cortex?
CN I
What is the function of Optic CN II?
Sight
Sensory
What are the functions of Oculomotor CN III?
- Eye movement
- Pupillary constriction
- Accomodation
- Eyelid opening
- Motor CN
Which muscles does the Oculomotor CN III control?
- Superior rectus
- Infertior rectus
- Medial rectus
- Inferior oblique
- Levator palpebrae
- Sphincter pupillae
What is the function of the Trochlear CN IV?
Eye movement (superior oblique)
Motor
What are the functions of the Trigeminal CN V?
- Masicuation
- Fascial sensation
- Somatosensation from anterior 2/3 of tongue
- Both motor & sensory
What is the function of Abducens CN VI?
Eye movement (lateral rectus)
Motor
What are the functions of Facial CN VII?
- Facial movement
- Taste from anterior 2/3 of tongue
- Lacrimation
- Salivation (submandibular & sublingular glands)
- Eyelid closing (orbicularis oculi)
- Stapedius muscle in ear
- Both motor & sensory
What are the functions of Vestibulochlear CN VIII?
Hearing & balance
Sensory
What are the functions of Glossopharyngeal CN IX?
- Taste & somatosensation from posterior 1/3 of tongue
- Swallowing
- Salivation (parotid gland)
- Monitoring carotid body & sinus chemo- & baroreceptors
- Stylopharyngeus (elevates larynx, pharynx)
What are the functions of Accessory CN XI?
- Head turning
- Shoulder shrugging (SCM, trapezius)
- Motor
What is the function of Hypoglossal CN XII?
Tongue movement
Motor
Which CN nuclei are in the Midbrain?
CN III & IV
Which CN nuclei are in the Pons?
CN V, VI, VII, VIII
Which CN nuclei are in the Medulla?
CN IX, X, XII
Which CN nuclei are in the Spinal cord?
CN XI
Which CN exit the base of the brain & not the brain stem?
CN I & II
What are the Lateral nuclei?
Sensory
(Alar plate)
What are the medial nuceli?
Motor
(Basal plate)
Which CN’s are involved in the Corenal reflex?
- Afferent: V1 ophthalmic (nasociliary branch)
- Efferent: VII (temporal branch: orbicularis oculi)
Which CN’s are involved in the Lacrimation reflex?
- Afferent: V1 (loss of reflex does not preclude emotional tears)
- Efferent: VII