Cranial Nerves Quiz

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

• I olfactory

• II optic

• III oculomotor

• V trigeminal

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is the primary function of the II optic nerve?

• Motor for eye

• Sense of vision

• Sensory for face

• Motor for chewing

The V trigeminal nerve is sensory for the face and also motor for what action?

• Equilibrium

• Chewing

• Swallowing

• Smell

Which cranial nerve is associated with equilibrium and hearing?

• VII facial

• VIII vestibulocochlear

• IX glossopharyngeal

• X vagus

What is the function of the X vagus nerve?

• Motor for tongue

• Sensory and motor for speech, swallowing, thorax, and abdomen

• Sensory for taste and face

• Motor for eye

Which cranial nerve is responsible for motor control of the tongue?

• XI accessory

• XII hypoglossal

• VI abducens

• IV trochlear

Which cranial nerve is responsible for smell?

• Optic

• Vagus

• Olfactory

• Trigeminal

What is the main function of the Vestibulocochlear nerve?

• Smell

• Hearing and balance

• Vision

• Taste

Which cranial nerve is responsible for moving the tongue?

• Hypoglossal

• Glossopharyngeal

• Vagus

• Accessory

The Trigeminal nerve is responsible for which of the following functions?

• Facial expression

• Sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing

• Taste

• Equilibrium