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Peripheral Nervous System Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

a)

10 pairs

b)

12 pairs

c)

8 pairs

d)

14 pairs

2.

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

a)

Facial nerve (VII)

b)

Optic nerve (II)

c)

Oculomotor nerve (III)

d)

Olfactory nerve (I)

3.

What is the function of the Trochlear nerve (IV)?

a)

Taste sensation

b)

Balance

c)

Vision

d)

Movement of the superior oblique muscle

4.

Which nerve is responsible for sensory innervation of the face?

a)

Facial nerve (VII)

b)

Trigeminal nerve (V)

c)

Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)

d)

Vagus nerve (X)

5.

What is the primary function of the Vagus nerve (X)?

a)

Motor control of facial muscles

b)

Sensory innervation of the tongue

c)

Motor and sensory innervation of thoracic and abdominal organs

d)

Vision

6.

Which cranial nerve has the longest parasympathetic fibers?

a)

Hypoglossal nerve (XII)

b)

Accessory nerve (XI)

c)

Trigeminal nerve (V)

d)

Vagus nerve (X)

7.

What type of nerve is the Facial nerve (VII)?

a)

Parasympathetic

b)

Mixed

c)

Motor

d)

Sensory

8.

Which cranial nerve is involved in hearing and balance?

a)

Trigeminal nerve (V)

b)

Oculomotor nerve (III)

c)

Optic nerve (II)

d)

Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)

9.

What is the function of the Accessory nerve (XI)?

a)

Taste sensation

b)

Motor innervation to neck muscles

c)

Sensory innervation of the face

d)

Vision

10.

Which cranial nerve does not have a nucleus in the brainstem?

a)

Vestibulo-cochlear nerve (VIII)

b)

Facial nerve (VII)

c)

Trigeminal nerve (V)

d)

Olfactory nerve (I)

11.

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of mastication?

a)

Facial nerve (VII)

b)

Trigeminal nerve (V)

c)

Hypoglossal nerve (XII)

d)

Vagus nerve (X)

12.

Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for eye movement?

a)

Abducens nerve (VI)

b)

Trochlear nerve (IV)

c)

All of the above

d)

Oculomotor nerve (III)