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Cranial nerves (for Swallowing)

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which CN controls the olfactory?

a)

CN II

b)

CN I

c)

CN V

d)

CN X

2.

Which CN is the hypoglossal nerve?

a)

CN IX

b)

CN VI

c)

XI

d)

XII

3.

Which CN is the oculomotor nerve?

a)

CN III

b)

CN XI

c)

CN IV

d)

CN X

4.

Which CN is the vagus nerve?

a)

CN I

b)

CN IV

c)

CN X

d)

CN III

5.

Which CN is the trigeminal nerve?

a)

CN V

b)

CN III

c)

CN VII

d)

CN XII

6.

Which CN is the vestibulocochlear nerve?

a)

CN II

b)

CN VIII

c)

CN V

d)

CN IX

7.

Which CN is the facial nerve?

a)

CN XII

b)

CN IV

c)

CN IX

d)

CN VII

8.

Which CN is the glossopharyngeal nerve?

a)

CN IX

b)

CN V

c)

CN III

d)

CN XI

9.

Which CN is the abducens nerve?

a)

CN V

b)

CN VIII

c)

CN VI

d)

CN I

10.

Which CN is the accessory nerve?

a)

CN IV

b)

CN XI

c)

CN V

d)

CN X

11.

Which CN is the trochlear nerve?

a)

CN XI

b)

CN VI

c)

CN III

d)

CN IV

12.

Which CN is the optic nerve?

a)

CN VI

b)

CN II

c)

CN III

d)

CN VIII

13.

Which CNs are used during Oral Prep?

a)

CN 1 (olfactory)

b)

CN V (trigeminal)

c)

CN VII (facial)

d)

CN IX (glossopharyngeal)

e)

CN XII (hypoglossal)

14.

Which CNs are used during Oral Phase?

a)

CN V (trigeminal)

b)

CN VII (facial)

c)

CN IX (glossopharyngeal)

d)

CN Xii (hypoglossal)

e)

CN X (vagus)

15.

Which CNs are used during the Pharyngeal Phase?

a)

CN V (trigeminal)

b)

CN IX (glossopharyngeal)

c)

CN IX (glossopharyngeal) and CN X (hypoglossal)

d)

CN X (vagus)

16.

Which CNs are used during the Esophageal Phase?

a)

Cn IX (glossopharyngeal)

b)

CN X (hypoglossal)

c)

CN V (trigeminal)

d)

CN X (vagus)

17.

What do we use CN I (olfactory) for?

a)

memories

b)

memories related to smell

c)

oral prep

d)

trigger hippocampus

18.

Which CN assists with motor function of mastication and the sensory function of bolus location/ positioning of tongue?

a)

CN IX (glossopharyngeal)

b)

CN V (trigeminal)

c)

CN X (vagus)

d)

CN XIII (hypoglossal)

19.

What muscles does CN VII (facial) use for motor function?

a)

Buccinator

b)

Masseter

c)

Orbicularis oris

d)

Stylohyoid

20.

CN VII (facial) uses ______ to break down the bolus and _____ 2/3 of the tongue for sensory function (taste)

a)

saliva, posterior

b)

mucus, anterior

c)

water, posterior

d)

saliva, anterior

21.

Which CN uses the posterior 1/3 of the tongue for taste and triggers the pharyngeal stage (initiating swallow)?

a)

CN X (vagus)

b)

CN XI (accessory)

c)

CN IX (glossopharyngeal)

d)

CN XII (hypoglossal)

22.

What is the motor function of CN IX (glossopharyngeal)?

a)

Arytenoids constriction

b)

Pharyngeal constrictors

c)

VF adductor

d)

VF abductor

23.

True or False. CN X (vagus) is responsible for the sensation of the bolus as it progresses in the pharynx AND if it approaches or enters the airway.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What motor functions is CN X (vagus) responsible for?

a)

Pharyngeal constrictors

b)

VP seal (levator veli paiatini)

c)

Glottis closure (intrinsic laryngeal muscles)

d)

Hyolaryngeal elevation & excursion (extrinsic laryngeal muscles)

e)

Cricopharyngeus (UES) & contraction of esophageal musculature

25.

True or False. CN XII (hypoglossal) only has a motor function

a)

False

b)

True

26.

True or False. CN XII (hypoglossal) assists extrinsic and intrinsic tongue muscles

a)

True

b)

False

27.

When is CN V (trigeminal) used during Swallowing?

a)

Oral prep

b)

Oral Phase

c)

Pharyngeal Phase

d)

Esophageal Phase

28.

When is CN I (olfactory) used during Swallowing?

a)

Oral prep

b)

Oral phase

c)

Pharyngeal phase

d)

Esophageal phase

29.

When is CN VII (facial) used during Swallowing?

a)

Oral prep

b)

Oral phase

c)

Pharyngeal phase

d)

Esophageal phase

30.

When is CN IX (glossopharyngeal) used during Swallowing?

a)

Oral prep

b)

Oral phase

c)

Pharyngeal phase

d)

Esophageal phase

31.

When is CN X (vagus) used during Swallowing?

a)

Oral prep

b)

Oral phase

c)

Pharyngeal phase

d)

Esophageal phase

32.

When is CN XII (hypoglossal) used during Swallowing?

a)

Oral prep

b)

Oral phase

c)

Pharyngeal phase

d)

Esophageal phase

33.

Which CNs are used during swallowing?

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