Neuro: Brainstem part I (ch 12 Blumenfeld)

Question 0

what are the two main functions of the trigeminal nerve?

Answer 0

facial sensation and muscles of mastication

Question 1

what are the main functions of CNIII?

Answer 1

eye movement and pupil constriction (parasympathetic control)

Question 2

what are the four main functions of the facial nerve?

Answer 2

muscles of facial expression, taste, lacrimation, salivation

Question 3

What main functions is CNIX responsible for?

Answer 3

pharyngeal muscles, carotid body reflexes, salivation

Question 4

What are the main functions of the vagus nerve?

Answer 4

parasympathetics to most organs, laryngeal muscles (voice), pharyngeal muscles (swallowing and gag reflex), aortic arch reflexes

Question 5

what does the mesencephalon become?

Answer 5

midbrain

Question 6

what does the myelencephalon become?

Answer 6

medulla oblongata

Question 7

what major structures does the metencephalon become?

Answer 7

the pons and cerebellum

Question 8

what connects the pons to the cerebellum?

Answer 8

the superior, middle, and inferior cerebellar peduncles (bilateral structures)

Question 9

what forms the dorsal most portion of the midbrain?

Answer 9

the superior and inferior colliculi