Cranial nerves

Question 1

Cranial nerves 1

Answer 1

Olfactory nerve: responsible for the sense of smell

Question 2

Cranial nerve 2

Answer 2

Optic nerve: responsible for vision

Question 3

Cranial nerve 3

Answer 3

Oculomotor nerve: responsible for eye movement

Question 4

Cranial nerve 4

Answer 4

Trochlear nerve: responsible for eye movement

Question 5

Cranial nerve 5

Answer 5

Trigeminal nerve: responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing

Question 6

Cranial nerve 6

Answer 6

Abducens nerve: responsible for eye movement

Question 7

Cranial nerve 7

Answer 7

Facial nerve: responsible for facial expressions and taste

Question 8

Cranial nerve 8

Answer 8

Vestibulocochlear nerve: responsible for hearing and balance

Question 9

Cranial nerve 9

Answer 9

Glossopharyngeal nerve: responsible for taste, swallowing, and saliva production

Question 10

Cranial nerve 10

Answer 10

Vagus nerve: responsible for the regulation of internal organs such as the heart and lungs

Question 11

Cranial nerve 11

Answer 11

Accessory nerve: responsible for neck and shoulder movements

Question 12

Cranial 12

Answer 12

Hypoglossal nerve: responsible for tongue movements.