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Example Question #121 : Neural Physiology
The maxillary branch of cranial nerve V (trigeminal) has all of the following branches except __________.
infraorbital
zygomaticotemporal
zygomaticofacial
All of these are branches of the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve.
auriculotemporal
auriculotemporal
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?
IX (glossopharyngeal)
X (vagus)
VII (facial)
XI (accessory)
V (trigeminal)
IX (glossopharyngeal)
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?
V, VI, IX, X
IV, V, VIII, X
V, VII, IX, X
V, VII, IX, XII
V, VII, X, XI
V, VII, IX, X
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?
Hypoglossal
Trochlear
Vestibulocochlear
Abducens
Optic
Hypoglossal
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?
7 only
12 only
5 only
7, 9, and 10
7 and 9
7, 9, and 10
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?
All options (CN III, VII, and IX)
CN VII
CN IX
None of these
CN III
All options (CN III, VII, and IX)
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?
Secretions of lacrimal glands
Mucus secretions
Increase in pupil diameter
All of these are controlled by parasympathetic fibers
Secretions of salivary glands
Increase in pupil diameter
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?
Trochlear nerve
Optic nerve
Abducens nerve
Oculomotor nerve
Optic nerve
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?
Cranial nerve XI
Cranial nerve VI
Cranial nerve VII
Cranial nerve VIII
Cranial nerve VIII
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?
V, VI, VII, VIII
IV, V, VI
VII, VIII, IX, X
VI, VII, VIII, IX
IV, V, VI, VII
V, VI, VII, VIII
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).