General Sensory and Cranial N.

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What is the Vagus nerve?

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The Vagus nerve, also known as Cranial Nerve X, is a mixed nerve that controls various functions including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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Which cranial nerve controls heart rate?

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The Vagus nerve.

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What type of receptor is stimulated by changes in temperature?

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Thermoreceptors are specialized sensory receptors that respond to changes in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the function of the Oculomotor nerve?

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The Oculomotor nerve (Cranial Nerve III) helps focus the lens in the eye, controls the amount of light entering the eye, and facilitates eye movement.

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Where does pain from the liver and gallbladder typically refer to?

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Pain from the liver and gallbladder often refers to the right shoulder.

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What are mechanoreceptors?

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Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the role of the trigeminal nerve?

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The trigeminal nerve (Cranial Nerve V) is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

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What are pain receptors also known as?

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Pain receptors are also known as nociceptors.

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What is the function of the abducens nerve?

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The abducens nerve (Cranial Nerve VI) controls lateral eye movement.

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What is the role of chemoreceptors?

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Chemoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8