Cranial Nerves

Front

What cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

Back

Olfactory (CN I)

Front

Which cranial nerve is involved in tasting and swallowing?

Back

Glossopharyngeal (CN IX)

Front

What cranial nerve controls the movement of the tongue and is essential for speech?

Back

Hypoglossal (CN XII)

Front

Which cranial nerve provides sensory and motor nerves to part of the face and is involved in chewing?

Back

Trigeminal (CN V)

Front

What is the function of the Hypoglossal nerve?

Back

Motor movement of the tongue, including talking and speech.

Front

What cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

Back

Optic (CN II)

Front

Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance?

Back

Vestibulocochlear (CN VIII)

Front

What cranial nerve controls the muscles of facial expression?

Back

Facial (CN VII)

Front

Which cranial nerve is involved in the regulation of heart rate and digestion?

Back

Vagus (CN X)

Front

What cranial nerve is responsible for eye movement and pupil constriction?

Back

Oculomotor (CN III)