Cranial Nerve Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Cranial/cerebral nerves emerge directly from the brain and the brainstem. It is through these cranial nerves that information is exchanged between the brain and various regions in the body, primarily the neck and the head. Cranial nerves fill a corresponding role above the level of spinal nerves which reach as far as the cervical vertebra.

Cranial nerves exist in pairs and are found on both sides of the brain. How many pairs of cranial nerves do human beings have? How are these pairs of nerves numbered? Cranial nerves perform different functions and are named according to these functions. For example, olfactory nerves deal with smell, optic nerves deal with sight. What does the trigeminal nerves, the oculomotor nerves, the abducens nerves, and the trochlear nerves, deal with? Our quizzes await you!

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Cranial Nerves Quiz Questions: MCQ!

How much do you know about cranial nerves? Cranial nerves come from the brain and exit the skull. Cranial nerves are responsible for a plethora of functions in the body. The function of each nerve is sensory and motor. The...

Questions: 28 | Attempts: 7825 | Last updated: Jul 29, 2024

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Sally states she hasn't been eating very well. In your assessment, Sally states that she normally has a healthy appetite. Sally states that she isn't enjoying her favorite foods like she used to. Which nerve could be causing Sally's problem?

I

V

VIII

IV

Cranial Nerves: Ultimate MCQ Test! Quiz

Did you know that there are twelve pairs of cranial nerves? They each come out individually from the brain stem, which is the lower part of the brain that connects the brain and the spinal cord. Each cranial nerve performs a...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 5116 | Last updated: Aug 14, 2023

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Mixed; Medulla, jugular foreman Pharynx, larynx, visceral organs in thorax and abdomen

V Trigeminal

VII Facial

IX Glossopharyngeal

X Vagus

XII Hypoglossal

Cranial Nerve Quiz

Quiz on cranial nerves

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 2480 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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Which cranial nerves are predominately sensory?

I - Olfactory

II - Optic

III - Oculomotor

IV - Trochlear

V - Trigeminal

VI - Abducens

Cranial Nerves (Roman Numeral) Quiz Anatomy

Cranial Nerves Roman Numeral Quiz Anatomy Adam Graupe

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 1470 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

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Olfactory Nerve

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

Cranial Nerves: Functions And Origin! Quiz

Would you like to try this quiz about cranial nerves? Cranial nerves are the nerves that come from the brain. There are generally twelve pairs of cranial nerves. These nerves transmit information between the brain and parts of...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 789 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

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What is the function of the sensory TRIGEMINAL nerve?

Visual tracking

Pain, temp, touch on face

Eye movement

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Trivia Questions Quiz On Cranial Nerve Examination!

Trivia Questions Quiz on Cranial Nerve Examination!

Cranial nerves are those that originate from the brain and are charged with bringing information from the sensory organs. Do you know how to identify them and their functions? Can you also detect any issues within them? These...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 173 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

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Assessment: Assess extraocular movements by asking the patient to follow your finger as you write an H in the air. Assess PERRL (pupils equal, round, and reactive to light) by covering one eye at a time and shining a bright light directly into the uncovered eye using a penlight or the ophthalmoscope. Assess for ptosis (drooping eyelids). Which cranial nerves are being assessed? (Select all that apply)

CN III

CN IV

CN V

CN VI

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Cranial floor pt 1

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 219 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Biology: Cranial Nerve Questions! Anatomy Quiz

Cranial nerves emerge from or enter the skull, as opposed to the spinal nerves which emerge from the vertebral column. Vagus which is the tenth and most important Cranial nerve has the longest and varied area of supply, right...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 4234 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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Which of the following is Cranial Nerve I?

Oculomotor

Optic

Olfactory

Vagus

50 Question Anatomy 214 Cranial Nerves Test

WAIT: when I ask you to name a cranial nerve, just write the name, do not write 'nerve' after or you'll get it wrong! Covers structural relationships of cranial nerves for the 2012 systemic human anatomy class at...

Questions: 48 | Attempts: 1610 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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CN2 has what type of fibers (check all that apply).

Sensory

Motor

Sympathetic

Parasympathetic

Special Sensory

Cranial Nerves Glossary: Quiz!

Have you ever pondered about the inner workings of the body? This quiz will give you all the answers you need. According to the quiz, you will be responsible for knowing about the trigeminal nerve, what the olfactory nerve does...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 404 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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Olfactory

Smell

Vision

Focussing of lens

Tongue movement

Cranial Nerves Anatomy Exam Quiz! Trivia

Cranial nerves are pairs of nerves connected to the brain to different head, neck, and trunk parts. Each nerve has a corresponding Roman numeral between I and XII, based on their location from front to back. This quiz has been...

Questions: 29 | Attempts: 6770 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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CN ____ is responsible for the balance.

VIII

VII

XI

X

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