functions of cranial nerves

What type of function do sensory nerves have?

• Carry commands from the brain to muscles

• Carry information to the brain

• Control motor movement

• Regulate parasympathetic functions

What type of function do motor nerves have?

• Carry commands from the brain to muscles

• Carry information to the brain

• Regulate sensory perception

• Control parasympathetic functions

Which nerve controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye, responsible for downward and inward movement?

• Oculomotor Nerve (III)

• Trochlear Nerve (IV)

• Abducens Nerve (VI)

• Optic Nerve (II)

Which nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

• Optic Nerve (II)

• Olfactory Nerve (I)

• Vagus Nerve (X)

• Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)

Which nerve controls facial expressions, taste on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and functions of the salivary and lacrimal glands?

• Trigeminal Nerve (V)

• Vagus Nerve (X)

• Facial Nerve (VII)

• Hypoglossal Nerve (XII)

Which nerve controls tongue movements?

• Vagus Nerve (X)

• Hypoglossal Nerve (XII)

• Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)

• Trigeminal Nerve (V)

Which nerve is responsible for vision?

• Optic Nerve (II)

• Olfactory Nerve (I)

• Abducens Nerve (VI)

• Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII)

Which nerve is responsible for facial sensation and controlling the chewing muscles?

• Vagus Nerve (X)

• Trigeminal Nerve (V)

• Oculomotor Nerve (III)

• Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)

Which nerve controls the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles for neck and shoulder movement?

• Hypoglossal Nerve (XII)

• Accessory Nerve (XI)

• Facial Nerve (VII)

• Vagus Nerve (X)

Which nerve controls most eye movements, pupil constriction, and maintaining an open eyelid?

• Trochlear Nerve (IV)

• Oculomotor Nerve (III)

• Abducens Nerve (VI)

• Optic Nerve (II)