The Cranial Nerves

Question 1

Olfactory-

Answer 1

Conveys the sense of smell

Question 2

Optic-

Answer 2

Sends visual messages to the brain to help you see

Question 3

Oculomotor-

Answer 3

Helps adjust/coordinate eye position during movement

Question 4

Trochlear-

Answer 4

Supplies movement information to your superior oblique muscle

Question 5

Trigeminal-

Answer 5

Provides movement/sensory info for different head and facial aspects

Question 6

Abducens-

Answer 6

Controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle of the eye

Question 7

Facial-

Answer 7

Controls facial expression/movement

Question 8

Glossopharyngeal-

Answer 8

Provides motor, parasympathetic, and sensory info to the mouth/throat

Question 8

Vestibulocochlear-

Answer 8

Transports info from your ear organs that help you hear and maintain balance

Question 9

Vagus-

Answer 9

Helps with digestion, heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing.

Question 10

Accessory-

Answer 10

Helps move the back

Question 11

Hypoglossal-

Answer 11

Enables tongue movement