Final Review

Front

Which cranial nerve is the afferent fiber for the gag reflex?

Back

CN IX Glossopharyngeal

Front

Which branch of CN X innervates the cricothyroid muscle?

Back

Superior laryngeal nerve

Front

What disorder is characterized by difficulty in understanding language and producing nonsensical speech after a stroke?

Back

Wernicke's aphasia

Front

True or False: Aprosody is caused by lesions of the right temporal lobe.

Back

True

Front

Which gyrus is responsible for placing one in the auditory scene?

Back

Heschl's gyrus

Front

What is the primary function of the CN IX Glossopharyngeal nerve?

Back

Taste sensation from the posterior one-third of the tongue and gag reflex.

Front

What is the role of the recurrent laryngeal nerve?

Back

Innervates all intrinsic laryngeal muscles except the cricothyroid.

Front

What is Broca's aphasia?

Back

A language disorder characterized by difficulty in speech production but relatively preserved comprehension.

Front

What is the function of the superior laryngeal nerve?

Back

Innervates the cricothyroid muscle, which helps in pitch modulation.

Front

What are the symptoms of apraxia?

Back

Difficulty in planning and executing speech movements despite having the desire and physical ability to speak.