General Sensory and Cranial N.

Front

What is the function of the Oculomotor nerve?

Back

The Oculomotor nerve controls eye movement, helps focus the lens, and regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

Front

Which cranial nerve is responsible for sensory fibers to the scalp and upper lip?

Back

The Trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensory fibers to the scalp and upper lip.

Front

What are special senses?

Back

Special senses include vision, hearing, taste, and balance, and are primarily innervated by cranial nerves.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

Which cranial nerve is not involved in eye movement?

Back

The Optic nerve is not involved in eye movement; it is responsible for vision.

Front

What is the role of the Vagus nerve?

Back

The Vagus nerve controls heart rate and has various functions in the autonomic nervous system.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What does the Trochlear nerve control?

Back

The Trochlear nerve controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye, which is involved in eye movement.

Front

What is the primary function of the Abducens nerve?

Back

The Abducens nerve controls lateral eye movement by innervating the lateral rectus muscle.

Front

Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensations?

Back

The Facial nerve is responsible for taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

Front

What is the significance of the Trigeminal nerve?

Back

The Trigeminal nerve is the main sensory nerve of the face and also controls muscles involved in chewing.

Front

How do cranial nerves differ from spinal nerves?

Back

Cranial nerves emerge directly from the brain and primarily serve the head and neck, while spinal nerves emerge from the spinal cord and serve the rest of the body.