Peripheral Nervous System Quiz

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

• 10 pairs

• 12 pairs

• 8 pairs

• 14 pairs

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

• Facial nerve (VII)

• Optic nerve (II)

• Oculomotor nerve (III)

• Olfactory nerve (I)

What is the function of the Trochlear nerve (IV)?

• Taste sensation

• Balance

• Vision

• Movement of the superior oblique muscle

Which nerve is responsible for sensory innervation of the face?

• Facial nerve (VII)

• Trigeminal nerve (V)

• Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)

• Vagus nerve (X)

What is the primary function of the Vagus nerve (X)?

• Motor control of facial muscles

• Sensory innervation of the tongue

• Motor and sensory innervation of thoracic and abdominal organs

• Vision

Which cranial nerve has the longest parasympathetic fibers?

• Hypoglossal nerve (XII)

• Accessory nerve (XI)

• Trigeminal nerve (V)

• Vagus nerve (X)

What type of nerve is the Facial nerve (VII)?

• Parasympathetic

• Mixed

• Motor

• Sensory

Which cranial nerve is involved in hearing and balance?

• Trigeminal nerve (V)

• Oculomotor nerve (III)

• Optic nerve (II)

• Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)

What is the function of the Accessory nerve (XI)?

• Taste sensation

• Motor innervation to neck muscles

• Sensory innervation of the face

• Vision

Which cranial nerve does not have a nucleus in the brainstem?

• Vestibulo-cochlear nerve (VIII)

• Facial nerve (VII)

• Trigeminal nerve (V)

• Olfactory nerve (I)