Neuro: CN And Pupillary Control Circuitry Flashcards
Pupillary light reflex nerves tested
In on 2 out on 3
Pupillary light reflex tests what level of the brain?
Midbrain
Voluntary eye movements access which CN?
3, 4, 6
What voluntary eye movements test which level of the brain?
Midbrain, pons
Which CN are tested in reflex eye movements?
In on 8, out on 6 and 3
Reflex eye movements test which level of the brain?
Midbrain, pons, and a little bit of medulla
Sensation in the face tests which CN?
5
Sensation in the face test which level of the brain?
Pons and medulla
Which CN does jaw movement test?
CN 5
Jaw movements test which level of the brainstem?
Pons and medulla
Facial expression test which cranial nerve?
7
Which level of th brain does facial expression test?
Pons
Corneal blink reflex tests which CN?
In on 5, out on 7
Corneal blink reflex tests which level of the brain?
Medulla and pons
Hearing reflex tests which CN?
8
Which level of the brain does hearing test?
Medulla (CN 8 nuclei located there)
Which CN does the gag reflex tests?
In on 9, out on 10
Which level of the brain does the Gag reflex tests?
Medulla
What CN do speech tests asses?
10 or 12
Which level of the brain are speech tests assessing?
Medulla
The shoulder shrug test is assessing which CN?
11
Which level of the brain does the shrug test asses?
Medulla
Tongue protrusion is checking the function of which CN?
12
Which level of the brain is the tongue protrusion test assessing?
Medulla
