Human Anatomy and Physiology : Neural Physiology

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Example Questions

Example Question #121 : Neural Physiology

The maxillary branch of cranial nerve V (trigeminal) has all of the following branches except __________.

Possible Answers:

infraorbital

zygomaticotemporal

zygomaticofacial

All of these are branches of the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve.

auriculotemporal

Correct answer:

auriculotemporal

Explanation:

Cranial nerve V (trigeminal) has 3 branches: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular. Each of these branches have their own branches. The maxillary branch has 3 sub-branches named zygomaticofacial, zygomaticotemporal, and infraorbital. The mandibular branch has 3 sub-branches named auriculotemporal, buccal, and mental. The ophthamic branch has 5 sub-branches named supraorbital, supratrochlear, infraorbital, lacrimal, and external nasal.

Example Question #122 : Neural Physiology

Which cranial nerve supplies somatic afferent sensation from the mucosa of the middle ear and visceral afferent sensation from the carotid body and carotid sinus?

Possible Answers:

IX (glossopharyngeal)

X (vagus)

VII (facial)

XI (accessory)

V (trigeminal)

Correct answer:

IX (glossopharyngeal)

Explanation:

The glossopharyngeal cranial nerve functions in supplying visceral and somatic afferent sensation from the carotid body, carotid sinus, posterior one-third of the tongue, palatine tonsils, oropharynx, mucosa of the middle ear, and pharyngotympanic tube. It also supplies taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue and visceral efferent function to parotid salivary gland.

Example Question #16 : Cranial Nerves

Which of the following cranial nerves have both sensory and motor functions?

Possible Answers:

V, VI, IX, X

IV, V, VIII, X

V, VII, IX, X

V, VII, IX, XII

V, VII, X, XI

Correct answer:

V, VII, IX, X

Explanation:

The four cranial nerves the have sensory and motor function are cranial nerve V (trigeminal), VII (facial), IX (glossopharyngeal), and X (vagus).

Example Question #123 : Neural Physiology

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles that move the tongue?

Possible Answers:

Hypoglossal 

Trochlear

Vestibulocochlear 

Abducens 

Optic

Correct answer:

Hypoglossal 

Explanation:

Cranial nerve XII, the hypoglossal nerve, is responsible for controlling muscles that move the tongue. The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for sound and balance. The abducens and trochlear are responsible for controlling extraocular muscles. The optic nerve conveys information from the photoreceptor cells of the retina of the eye. 

Example Question #124 : Neural Physiology

What cranial nerves are responsible for taste sensation?

Possible Answers:

7 only

12 only

5 only

7, 9, and 10

7 and 9

Correct answer:

7, 9, and 10

Explanation:

Taste is unique and is controlled by the facial, glossopharyngeal, and vagus cranial nerves. This can be further explained in which facial controls the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, glossopharyngeal controls the posterior one-third, and vagus innervates taste in the pharynx.

Example Question #125 : Neural Physiology

Which of the following cranial nerves carry preganglionic parasympathetic motor fibers?

Possible Answers:

All options (CN III, VII, and IX)

CN VII

CN IX

None of these

CN III

Correct answer:

All options (CN III, VII, and IX)

Explanation:

Parasympathetic nerves are autonomic branches of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). These arise from some cranial nerves (that participate in cranial nuclei), the vagus nerve (although a cranial nerve, these fibers doe not participate in cranial ganglia and their parasympathetic action is directed to the thoracic cavity), and pelvic splanchnic efferent preganglionic nerve bodies. 

The preganglionic parasympathetic nerves of CN III, CN VII, and CN IX arise from nuclei in the CNS. These fibers go on to synapse at one of four parasympathetic ganglia: ciliary, pterygopalatine, submandibular, or otic and provide parasympathetic function to the head and neck.

Example Question #126 : Neural Physiology

Which of the following functions is not controlled by parasympathetic fibers of the autonomic nervous system?

Possible Answers:

Secretions of lacrimal glands

Mucus secretions

Increase in pupil diameter

All of these are controlled by parasympathetic fibers

Secretions of salivary glands

Correct answer:

Increase in pupil diameter

Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system can be divided into the parasympathetic system and the sympathetic system. The autonomic system is responsible for regulating the body's unconscious activity. The sympathetic system is responsible for stimulating activities associated with "fight or flight," and includes mydriasis (dilation of the pupil). The parasympathetic response is responsible for "rest and digest," and includes mucus secretion, salivation, lacrimation, urination, digestion, and defecation. 

Example Question #127 : Neural Physiology

Which cranial nerve is involved with vision?

Possible Answers:

Trochlear nerve

Optic nerve

Abducens nerve

Oculomotor nerve

Correct answer:

Optic nerve

Explanation:

Though all of these nerves are involved with the eye, only one of them is involved with vision. The optic nerve (cranial nerve II) has a sensory function, allowing us to see. The oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III) has a motor function, allowing eyelid and eyeball movement. The trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV) also has a motor function, allowing the eye to turn downward and laterally. Lastly, the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) also has a motor function, allowing the eye to turn laterally.

Example Question #128 : Neural Physiology

Which cranial nerve functions in hearing and balance?

Possible Answers:

Cranial nerve XI

Cranial nerve VI

Cranial nerve VII

Cranial nerve VIII

Correct answer:

Cranial nerve VIII

Explanation:

Cranial nerve VIII is also known as the vestibulococchlear nerve. It performs sensory functions, transmitting sound and equilibrium information from the inner ear to the brain. Cranial nerve VI is also known as the abducens nerve. It performs motor functions, controlling the movement of the lateral rectus muscle of the eye. Cranial nerve XI is also known as the accessory nerve. It performs motor functions, controlling the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. Lastly, cranial nerve VII is also known as the facial nerve. It performs both sensory and motor functions, controlling the muscles of facial expression and conveying taste sensations from the tongue and oral cavity.

Example Question #1 : Help With Other Cranial Nerve Physiology

The frontal lobe, thalamus, midbrain, pons, and medulla all house specific cranial nerve nuclei. 

Which cranial nerves originate in the pons?

Possible Answers:

V, VI, VII, VIII

IV, V, VI

VII, VIII, IX, X

VI, VII, VIII, IX

IV, V, VI, VII

Correct answer:

V, VI, VII, VIII

Explanation:

The twelve cranial nerves and their origins are given below:

I-Olfactory nerve; origin: frontal lobe

II-Optic nerve; origin: thalamus

III-Ophthalmic nerve; origin: midbrain

IV-Trochlear nerve; origin: midbrain

V-Trigeminal nerve; origin: pons

VI-Abducens nerve; origin: pons

VII-Facial nerve; origin: pons

VIII-Vestibulocochlear nerve; origin: pons

IX-Glossopharyngeal nerve; origin: medulla

X-Vagus nerve; origin: medulla

XI-Spinal Accessory nerve; origin: medulla

XII-Hypoglossal nerve; origin: medulla

The nerves to originate in the pons are V, VI, VII, and VIII (the trigeminal, abducens, facial, and vestibulocochlear nerves).

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