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12 Cranial Nerves and their Functions
This deck covers the 12 cranial nerves, each with its respective function, helping students understand their roles in the human body.
Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory Nerve
Smell
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory Nerve
Smell
Cranial Nerve II: Optic
Vision
Cranial Nerve III: Oculomotor
Eye, lens and pupil movement
Cranial Nerve IV: Trochlear
Eye movement
Cranial Nerve V: Trigeminal
Sensations from face and mouth; chewing muscles
Cranial Nerve VI: Abducens
Eye movement
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory Nerve | Smell |
Cranial Nerve II: Optic | Vision |
Cranial Nerve III: Oculomotor | Eye, lens and pupil movement |
Cranial Nerve IV: Trochlear | Eye movement |
Cranial Nerve V: Trigeminal | Sensations from face and mouth; chewing muscles |
Cranial Nerve VI: Abducens | Eye movement |
Cranial Nerve VII: Facial | Face muscles, lacrimal glands, salivary glands, taste |
Cranial Nerve VIII: Vestibulocochlear | Balance and Hearing |
Cranial Nerve IX: Glossopharyngeal | Taste, Salivation, Swallowing |
Cranial Nerve X: Vagus | Swallowing, speaking, thoracic and abdominal organs |
Cranial Nerve XI: Accessory | Voice production and neck movement |
Cranial Nerve XII: Hypoglossal | Tongue Movement |