Ch. 13 Module 3: Section 13.04 Dynamic Study Module

Tic douloureux is a condition where the nerve serving facial sensations is overstimulated, resulting in intense pain. Tic douloureux affects which cranial nerve?

Trigeminal

Which of the following cranial nerves is not involved with the eye?

Trigeminal

Recurrent dryness of the mouth may be an issue with which cranial nerve(s)?

VII and IX

If a family member describes a loss of the sense of taste, which cranial nerve(s) might be affected?

VII, IX, and X

If a member of your family suddenly develops chronic hoarseness and seems to have difficulty swallowing along with recurring stomach aches, this could be an issue with which cranial nerve?

Vagus

Which of the following cranial nerves has a name that means "the wanderer"?

Vagus

If a lesion of this nerve develops slowly, a person may adapt to the lack of balance by using visual cues like maintaining a relationship to the horizon. Thus, minor lesions of this nerve do not always present with overt symptoms.

Vestibulocochlear

Lesion of which nerve will lead to deafness and dizziness?

D

Damage to the cranial nerve that controls the muscles of the face leads to Bell's palsy. Damage to which cranial nerve causes Bell's palsy?

Facial

Damage to this nerve leads to difficulty with speech and swallowing?

Hypoglossal

Which nerve is labelled by the letter C?

Hypoglossal

Match the following cranial nerve with its appropriate function: Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX).

Innervates the tongue and pharynx

Which letter labels the glossopharyngeal nerve?

A

If your grandmother's head suddenly tends to deviate to one side, this could be an issue with which cranial nerve?

Accessory

Match the following cranial nerve with its description: Accessory.

Considered accessory to the vagus and was formerly called the spinal accessory nerve

Which nerve is found at A?

Glossopharyngeal

If a member of your family complains of double vision, which cranial nerve(s) might be affected?

III, IV, and VI

A member of your family is complaining of difficulty swallowing. Which cranial nerve(s) may be implicated?

IX, X, and XII

Match the following cranial nerve with its appropriate function: Vagus nerve (X).

Innervates organs in the thorax and abdomen

Match the following cranial nerve with its appropriate function: Hypoglossal.

Innervates some tongue-moving muscles

Which of the following cranial nerves is purely sensory?

Optic

Of the following, choose the false statement about cranial nerves

The cranial nerves serve only the head and neck regions.