Facial Nerve

Question 1

Understand the sensory and motor functions of the facial nerve

Answer 1

a

Question 2

Locate the motor facial nucleus in the brainstem and describe the course taken by
the nerve fibers as they exit the nucleus.

Answer 2

a

Question 3

Describe the roles of the trigeminal and facial nerves in the corneal blink reflex

Answer 3

a

Question 4

Be able to discuss the difference between upper motor neuron damage (cortex,
corticobulbar tract) and lower motor neuron damage (facial nerve or nucleus) to nerve function.

Answer 4

a