Final. Cranial Nerves

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What is the glossopharyngeal nerve?

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The glossopharyngeal nerve is the 9th cranial nerve, responsible for taste and other functions in the throat.

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What is the occulomotor nerve?

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The occulomotor nerve is the 3rd cranial nerve, primarily responsible for eye movement and pupil constriction.

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What is the optic nerve?

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The optic nerve is the 2nd cranial nerve, responsible for vision.

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What is the facial nerve?

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The facial nerve is the 7th cranial nerve, responsible for facial expressions and taste sensations.

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What is the trigeminal nerve?

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The trigeminal nerve is the 5th cranial nerve, responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

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How many cranial nerves are there?

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There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves in the human body.

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What is the function of the vagus nerve?

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The vagus nerve (10th cranial nerve) controls functions of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.

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What is the role of the olfactory nerve?

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The olfactory nerve (1st cranial nerve) is responsible for the sense of smell.

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What is the role of the auditory nerve?

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The auditory nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve, 8th cranial nerve) is responsible for hearing and balance.

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What is the role of the accessory nerve?

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The accessory nerve (11th cranial nerve) controls certain shoulder and neck muscles.