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Dillon MCQ 14

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, November 26 2022 by dillon

Last modified on Saturday, November 26 2022.

Which nucleus is shared by cranial nerves V, VII, IX, and X?

 
        A) Principal sensory nucleus
 
        B) Mesencephalic nucleus
 
        C) Facial motor nucleus
 
        D) Superior salivatory nucleus
 
        E) Spinal trigeminal nucleus
 

 


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A) Principal sensory nucleus

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This nucleus is involved with CN V only  (See References)

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B) Mesencephalic nucleus

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This nucleus is involved with CN V only  (See References)

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C) Facial motor nucleus

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The facial motor nucleus in involved with CN VII only  (See References)

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D) Superior salivatory nucleus

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The superior salivatory nucleus in involved with CN VII only  (See References)

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E) Spinal trigeminal nucleus

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The Spinal trigeminal nucleus is involved with CN V, VII, IX, and X  (See References)

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References:

1. Vanderah, Todd W., and John Nolte. “Ch. 12 Cranial nerves and their nuclei” Nolte's Essentials of the Human Brain, Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, 2019.
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Dillon MCQ 14
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Question written by dillon. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 11/26/2022
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