#1
Which cranial nerve is responsible for sense of smell?
Olfactory nerve (I)
ExplanationResponsible for sense of smell
#2
What is the primary function of the Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)?
Controls swallowing and taste on the posterior one-third of the tongue
ExplanationControls swallowing and taste on posterior one-third of tongue
#3
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of mastication (chewing) and sensation in the face?
Trigeminal nerve (V)
ExplanationControls chewing muscles and sensation in face
#4
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the pharynx and larynx and is involved in speech and swallowing?
Vagus nerve (X)
ExplanationControls muscles of pharynx and larynx, involved in speech and swallowing
#5
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the lateral rectus and is involved in eye abduction?
Abducens nerve (VI)
ExplanationControls muscles of lateral rectus and involved in eye abduction
#6
What is the function of the Trochlear nerve (IV)?
Controls eye movement, superior oblique muscle
ExplanationControls eye movement, particularly superior oblique muscle
#7
Which cranial nerve is involved in controlling the muscles of facial expression and taste on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Facial nerve (VII)
ExplanationControls facial expression muscles and taste on anterior two-thirds of tongue
#8
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the movements of the tongue muscles?
Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
ExplanationControls movements of tongue muscles
#9
What is the primary function of the Vagus nerve (X)?
Controls autonomic functions of the viscera
ExplanationControls autonomic functions of viscera
#10
The Hypoglossal nerve (XII) primarily controls the movements of which organ?
Tongue
ExplanationPrimarily controls movements of tongue
#11
The Abducens nerve (VI) is responsible for the movement of which structure?
Eye
ExplanationResponsible for eye movement
#12
Which cranial nerve is associated with both sensory and motor functions, including hearing and equilibrium?
Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)
ExplanationAssociated with hearing, equilibrium, sensory, and motor functions
#13
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for controlling the muscles of the neck and upper shoulders?
Accessory nerve (XI)
ExplanationControls muscles of neck and upper shoulders
#14
What is the main function of the Oculomotor nerve (III)?
Controls eye movement, medial rectus muscle
ExplanationControls eye movement, particularly medial rectus muscle
#15
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the movements of the lateral rectus muscle of the eye?
Abducens nerve (VI)
ExplanationControls movements of lateral rectus muscle of eye