Brain & Cranial Nerve II

Front

What cranial nerve is responsible for tongue movement?

Back

Hypoglossal

Front

Which cranial nerve is involved in the gag reflex?

Back

Glossopharyngeal

Front

Which cranial nerve controls eye muscles and eyelid movement?

Back

Oculomotor

Front

What part of the brain is affected if a person cannot stand without assistance after a fall?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

What structure receives sensory information and relays it to the appropriate part of the brain?

Back

Thalamus

Front

What is the function of the Abducens nerve?

Back

Controls lateral eye movement.

Front

What is the role of the Facial nerve?

Back

Controls muscles of facial expression and provides taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

Front

What does the Vagus nerve regulate?

Back

Heart rate, gastrointestinal peristalsis, sweating, and several muscle movements in the voice box.

Front

What is the primary function of the Optic nerve?

Back

Transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Front

What is the role of the Trigeminal nerve?

Back

Provides sensation to the face and controls muscles used for chewing.