Cranial Nerves Quiz

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

• Optic nerve

• Olfactory nerve

• Trigeminal nerve

• Facial nerve

The optic nerve is which cranial nerve number?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

Which cranial nerve controls the muscles of facial expression?

• Trigeminal nerve

• Facial nerve

• Vagus nerve

• Hypoglossal nerve

The trigeminal nerve is responsible for which of the following functions?

• Vision

• Hearing

• Sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing

• Balance

Which cranial nerve is involved in the sense of taste for the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

• Vagus nerve

• Facial nerve

• Hypoglossal nerve

The vestibulocochlear nerve is primarily associated with which functions?

• Smell and taste

• Vision and hearing

• Hearing and balance

• Taste and touch

Which cranial nerve is responsible for eye movement and pupil constriction?

• Optic nerve

• Oculomotor nerve

• Trochlear nerve

• Abducens nerve

The glossopharyngeal nerve is which cranial nerve number?

• VII

• VIII

• IX

• X

Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles that move the eyeball laterally?

• Oculomotor nerve

• Trochlear nerve

• Abducens nerve

• Optic nerve

The vagus nerve is involved in which of the following functions?

• Heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate

• Vision and hearing

• Smell and taste

• Balance and coordination