Cranial Nerve Quiz

Which division of the nervous system is often referred to as the calming side and is involved in regulating bodily functions such as heart rate?

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Central nervous system

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How many cranial nerves are there in the human body?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the movement of the jaw?

• Trochlear nerve

• Abducens

• Trigeminal nerve

• Oculomotor

What is the main function of the Olfactory nerve?

• Controlling eye movement

• Smelling

• Making facial expressions

• Gag reflex

Which cranial nerve is associated with the control of heart, lungs, and digestive tract?

• Vagus nerve

• Spinal accessory nerve

• Glossopharyngeal

• Hypoglossal

What distinguishes the nerve pathways in the parasympathetic nervous system?

• They are thoracolumbar

• They are craniosacral

• They go through the spinal cord

• They are part of the sympathetic nervous system

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling a single muscle that moves the eye?

• Abducens

• Facial nerve

• Trochlear nerve

• Optical nerve

What is the primary function of the Glossopharyngeal nerve?

• Controlling eye movement

• Gag reflex

• Making facial expressions

• Smelling

The Spinal Accessory Nerve is involved in:

• Smelling

• Moving the head and shoulder

• Making facial expressions

• Controlling eye movement

Which cranial nerve is associated with the sense of hearing?

• Facial nerve

• Vagus nerve

• Auditory nerve

• Hypoglossal