Cranial Nerves and their Functional Classification Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on cranial nerves' functions. Explore sensory and motor roles in this neuroanatomy quiz!

#1

Which cranial nerve is responsible for sense of smell?

Olfactory nerve (I)
Optic nerve (II)
Trigeminal nerve (V)
Facial nerve (VII)
#2

What is the primary function of the Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)?

Controls eye movement
Controls tongue movement
Controls muscles of facial expression
Controls swallowing and taste on the posterior one-third of the tongue
#3

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of mastication (chewing) and sensation in the face?

Olfactory nerve (I)
Optic nerve (II)
Trigeminal nerve (V)
Facial nerve (VII)
#4

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the pharynx and larynx and is involved in speech and swallowing?

Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
Vagus nerve (X)
Accessory nerve (XI)
Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
#5

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the lateral rectus and is involved in eye abduction?

Olfactory nerve (I)
Optic nerve (II)
Abducens nerve (VI)
Facial nerve (VII)
#6

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

Controls eye movement, superior oblique muscle
Controls facial muscles
Controls tongue movement
Controls jaw muscles
#7

Which cranial nerve is involved in controlling the muscles of facial expression and taste on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
Facial nerve (VII)
Vagus nerve (X)
Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
#8

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the movements of the tongue muscles?

Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
Vagus nerve (X)
Facial nerve (VII)
Accessory nerve (XI)
#9

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

Controls eye movement
Controls swallowing and taste on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue
Controls muscles of facial expression
Controls autonomic functions of the viscera
#10

The Hypoglossal nerve (XII) primarily controls the movements of which organ?

Eye
Tongue
Jaw
Neck
#11

The Abducens nerve (VI) is responsible for the movement of which structure?

Eye
Jaw
Tongue
Neck
#12

Which cranial nerve is associated with both sensory and motor functions, including hearing and equilibrium?

Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)
Accessory nerve (XI)
Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
Oculomotor nerve (III)
#13

Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling the muscles of the neck and upper shoulders?

Accessory nerve (XI)
Abducens nerve (VI)
Oculomotor nerve (III)
Trochlear nerve (IV)
#14

What is the main function of the Oculomotor nerve (III)?

Controls eye movement, superior oblique muscle
Controls eye movement, medial rectus muscle
Controls jaw muscles
Controls tongue movement
#15

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the movements of the lateral rectus muscle of the eye?

Accessory nerve (XI)
Abducens nerve (VI)
Oculomotor nerve (III)
Trochlear nerve (IV)

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