
Cranial nerves
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the Accessory nerve (nerve 11)?
Back
The Accessory nerve allows neck and shoulder movements, including rotation, flexion, and extension.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the Trochlear nerve (nerve 4)?
Back
The Trochlear nerve allows eye movement down, out, and in.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What functions does the Facial nerve (nerve 7) serve?
Back
The Facial nerve controls facial movements, supplies glands, provides partial taste, and sensations from the outer ear.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the Glossopharyngeal nerve (nerve 9)?
Back
The Glossopharyngeal nerve is responsible for throat sensation, inner ear sensation, back of tongue sense, and throat muscle movement.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary function of the Hypoglossal nerve (nerve 12)?
Back
The Hypoglossal nerve controls tongue movement.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are cranial nerves?
Back
Cranial nerves are a set of twelve nerves that originate in the brain and primarily serve the head and neck.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many cranial nerves are there?
Back
There are twelve cranial nerves.
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