Chapter 13

Which cranial nerve is generally thought of as a mixed nerve?

glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)

The inability to produce a gag reflex could indicate a problem with the:

glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) or vagus nerve (X).

Ms. Parker has damage to the sensory root of the facial nerve (VII). Which of the following symptoms matches this information?

inability to taste

Where does the motor portion of the facial nerve (VIII) originate?

nuclei in the pons and medulla

Which cranial nerve detects smell?

olfactory nerve (I)

What cranial nerves are involved in the sensory and the motor roles for the corneal blink reflex?

trigeminal nerve (V) as sensory; facial nerve (VII) as motor

An inability to swallow indicates a problem with the:

trigeminal nerve (V) or glossopharyngeal nerve (IX).

The cranial nerves that have neural connections with the tongue include all of the following EXCEPT:

trochlear nerve (IV).

What is cranial nerve VIII?

vestibulocochlear nerve

Which cranial nerve is NOT involved in eye movement?

vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)

Loss of balance and equilibrium can indicate damage to the:

vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII).

The first pair of cranial nerves is the optic nerve (I).

False

The hypoglossal nerve (XII) and glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) are both involved in taste sensation.

False

Twelve pairs of cranial nerves transmit information to and from the brain.

True

The vagus nerve is represented by Roman numeral:

X.