Cranial Nerves

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What is the Trigeminal Nerve?

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The Trigeminal Nerve, also known as Cranial Nerve V, is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

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What is the Hypoglossal Nerve?

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The Hypoglossal Nerve, or Cranial Nerve XII, controls the movements of the tongue.

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What is the Vagus Nerve?

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The Vagus Nerve, known as Cranial Nerve X, is involved in controlling heart rate, gastrointestinal tract, and other functions.

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What functions does the Vagus Nerve control?

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The Vagus Nerve helps regulate heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

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What is the function of the Auditory Nerve?

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The Auditory Nerve, or Cranial Nerve VIII, is responsible for the sense of hearing.

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How many pairs of 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 Olfactory Nerve?

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The Olfactory Nerve, or Cranial Nerve I, is responsible for the sense of smell.

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What is the function of the Optic Nerve?

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The Optic Nerve, or Cranial Nerve II, is responsible for vision.

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What is the function of the Facial Nerve?

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The Facial Nerve, or Cranial Nerve VII, controls the muscles of facial expression and conveys taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

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What is the function of the Accessory Nerve?

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The Accessory Nerve, or Cranial Nerve XI, controls the muscles of the neck and shoulders.