CHAP 15 Flashcards
Special Senses
Olfaction (smell)
Gustation (taste)
Vision (optic)
Auditory (hearing) and balance
CN I
Olfactory Nerve
CN II
Optic Nerve
CN III
Oculomotor Nerve
CN IV
Trochlear Nerve
CN V
Trigeminal Nerve
CN VI
Abducens Nerve
CN VII
Facial Nerve
CN VIII
Vestibularcochlear Nerve
CN IX
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
CN X
Vagus Nerve
CN XI
Accessory Nerve
CN XII
Hypoglosal Nerve
what are Olfactory Hairs
Cilia of olfactory neurons embedded in mucus
Odorants Dissolve in
Mucus
One olfactory receptor may respond to more than one type of
Odor
How often are Olfactory Neurons Replaced?
Olfactory Neurons are replaced by basal cells every two months
Types of Papillae
Filiform, Vallate, fungiform, folate
Filiform
Filament-shaped papillae. Most numerous, contain NO taste buds
Vallate
Largest, but least numerous Papillae. 8-12 in a V shape along the border between the anterior and posterior parts of the tongue. HAS TASTE BUDS
Fungiform
Mushroom-shaped papillae. Scattered irregularly over the superior surface of the tongue. looks like small red dots interspersed among the filiform. have taste buds
Foliate
Leaf-shaped papillae. In folds on the sides of the tongue. contains most sensitive taste buds. Decrease in number with age
Taste Buds
Supporting cells surrounding taste (Gustatory cells)
taste cells have microvilli extending into taste pores.
replaced about every 10 days
Neuronal Pathways for Taste
CN VII - anterior 2/3rds of tongue
CN IX - posterior 1/3rd of tongue
CNX- carry information from base of tongue/epiglottis
A patient presents with involvement to the facial nerve (CNVII), what are their symptoms?
patient will have facial nerve palsy, taste loss to anterior 2/3rds of tongue, weakness to facial muscles, and will have decreased ability to dampen sound