Cranial nerves

1.

1 point

Which of the following exits through the jugular foramen?

CN IX

CN VIII

CN X

CN XII

Both A and C are correct

2.

1 point

The GSA fibers of which cranial nerve create the "gag reflex"?

CN IX

CN VII

CN V3

CN X

Both A and D are correct

3.

1 point

What nerve transmits sensory information to the eye?

CN VIII

CN IX

CN III

CN II

4.

1 point

Medial strabismus is a result of a lesion of which cranial nerve?

CN II

CN V

CN VI

CN VII

5.

1 point

The motor fibers of CN IX innervate all of the palatine muscles EXCEPT

Tensor veli palatini

Palatopharyngeus

Palatoglossus

Musculus uvulae

Levator veli palatini

6.

1 point

CN V2 carries branches from which cranial nerve?

CN IV

CN XI

CN VII

CN II

7.

1 point

The otic ganglion provides post-synaptic parasympathetic innervation to

The parathyroid gland

The sublingual nerve

The parotid gland

The submandibular gland

8.

1 point

What type of fiber does CN IX NOT provide?

GVE

SSA

GVA

SVA

SVE

9.

1 point

CN XII innervates all of the following EXCEPT

Styloglossus

Palatoglossus

Hyoglossus

Genioglossus

10.

1 point

The three divisions of the trigeminal nerve are all purely sensory.

True

False

11.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT muscle of mastication?

Lateral pterygoid

Medial pterygoid

Temporalis

Masseter

Digastric

12.

1 point

Which division of CN V innervates the palate?

CN V1

CN V2

CN V3

None of the above; the palate is innervated by the facial nerve

13.

1 point

The chorda tympani carries

SVA fibers to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue

SVE fibers to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue

Pre-synaptic parasympathetic fibers to the submandibular ganglion

GSA fibers to the skin of the external ear

Both A and C are correct

14.

1 point

Lateral strabismus is a result of a lesion of what cranial nerve?

CN VII

CN V1

CN III

CN IV

15.

1 point

The superior laryngeal branch is a branch of which cranial nerve?

CN XI

CN XII

CN X

CN VIII

16.

1 point

Where do the GVE fibers of the oculomotor nerve synapse?

Ciliary ganglion

Geniculate ganglion

Pterygopalatine ganglion

Otic ganglion

None of the above

17.

1 point

Chemeoreceptors are found on the carotid sinus.

True

False

18.

1 point

Bell's Palsy affects the motor neurons

Ipsilateral to the lesion

Contralateral to the lesion

Bilaterally

None of the above; it affects the sensory neurons

19.

1 point

Which of the following does CN III NOT innervate?

Lateral rectus

Superior rectus

Inferior rectus

Medial rectus

Inferior oblique

20.

1 point

Which of the following does NOT exit at the superior orbital fissure?

CN II

CN VI

CN IV

CN III

CN V1

21.

1 point

CN VIII is closely related to which cranial nerve?

CN IX

CN VII

CN X

CN IV

22.

1 point

Information regarding blood pressure and gases is provided by

CN X

CN IX

CN V3

CN VIII

23.

1 point

A fracture of the cribiform plate can result in anosmia. What nerve is damaged in this type of fracture?

CN IX

CN I

CN VI

CN III

24.

1 point

Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT provide parasympathetic innervation to the ANS?

CN VII

CN V

CN III

CN IX

CN X

25.

1 point

The TMJ is innervated by CN V3

True

False

26.

1 point

CN V1 provides motor innervation to the lacrimal glands.

True

False

27.

1 point

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the pupillary light reflex?

CN VII

CN V1

CN IV

CN III

28.

1 point

Paralysis of what muscle causes ptosis?

Inferior oblique

Superior rectus

Superior oblique

Levator palpebrae

29.

1 point

The GVE fibers of CN IX provide motor innervation to

The pharynx

The larynx

Thoracic viscera

The epiglottis

Both A and B are correct

30.

1 point

CN XI innervates

Anterior scalene

Sternocleidomastoid

Trapezius

Platysma

Both B and C are correct

31.

1 point

Which type of fiber does CN VII NOT provide?

GVE

SVE

GVA

SVA

32.

1 point

The lacrimal gland is innervated by post-ganglionic parasympathetics from

The pterygopalatine ganglion

The geniculate ganglion

The otic ganglion

The submandibular ganglion

33.

1 point

Which of the following does NOT exit via the internal acoustic meatus?

CN VIII

CN VII

CN IX

All of the above exit via the internal acoustic meatus

34.

1 point

Which type of fiber does CN V3 provide?

GSA

GVA

SVA

SVE

Both A and D are correct

35.

1 point

The chorda tympani travels with which nerve?

Lingual nerve

Trochlear nerve

Facial nerve

Auriculotemporal nerve

36.

1 point

CN I transmits which type of fiber?

SVE

GVA

SVA

SSA

SSE