Cranial Nerve Anatomy 06

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, September 14 2013 by jdmiles

Last modified on Saturday, September 14 2013.

 
        A) Vestibulocochlear nerve
 
        B) Olfactory nerve
 
        C) Vagus nerve
 
        D) CN II
 
        E) CN I
 

 

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This question was created on September 14, 2013 by jdmiles.
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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) vestibulocochlear nerve

This answer is incorrect.

The vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) has a sensory component, but does not serve a motor function.  (See References)

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B) olfactory nerve

This answer is incorrect.

The olfactory nerve (CN I) has a sensory component, but does not serve a motor function.  (See References)

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C) vagus nerve

This answer is correct.

The vagus nerve (CN X) serves both motor and sensory functions.  (See References)

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D) CN II

This answer is incorrect.

The optic nerve (CN II) has a sensory component, but does not serve a motor function.  (See References)

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E) CN I

This answer is incorrect.

The olfactory nerve (CN I) has a sensory component, but does not serve a motor function.  (See References)

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References:

1. John Nolte; three-dimentional brain reconstructions by John Sundsten. The human brain: an introduction to its functional anatomy. Philadelphia, PA : Mosby/Elsevier, c2009. (ISBN:9780323041317)

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Cranial Nerve Anatomy 06
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Created: 09/14/2013
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