Cranial Nerves flashcard

Front

What are the five cranial nerves involved in mouth function?

Back

Trigeminal Nerve, Facial Nerve, Glossopharyngeal Nerve, Vagus Nerve, and Hypoglossal Nerve.

Front

What is the function of the Trigeminal Nerve?

Back

Both sensory and motor; CN V; responsible for facial sensation and mastication.

Front

Which cranial nerve controls tongue movement?

Back

Motor; CN XII; Hypoglossal Nerve.

Front

What cranial nerve is responsible for pupil constriction?

Back

Motor; CN III; Oculomotor Nerve.

Front

What is the function of the Trochlear Nerve?

Back

Motor; CN IV; controls most of the eye movement.

Front

What type of neuron is the Oculomotor Nerve?

Back

Motor.

Front

What is the Roman numeral for the Trigeminal Nerve?

Back

CN V.

Front

Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation in the posterior third of the tongue?

Back

Glossopharyngeal Nerve; CN IX.

Front

What is the primary function of the Facial Nerve?

Back

Controls muscles of facial expression; CN VII.

Front

What type of neuron is the Hypoglossal Nerve?

Back

Motor.