Match each cranial nerve with its function or description.
-Branches into three nerves: the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular nerves
A)Olfactory nerve
B)Optic nerve
C)Oculomotor nerve
D)Trochlear nerve
E)Trigeminal nerve
F)Abducens nerve
G)Vestibulocochlear nerve
H)Glossopharyngeal nerve
I)Vagus nerve
J)Hypoglossal nerve

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The Trigeminal nerve branches into three nerves: the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular nerves.

Answer: B
 The Optic nerve is responsible for vision.

Answer: C
 The Oculomotor nerve controls most of the eye movements, including the constriction of the pupil and the elevation of the eyelid.

Answer: D
 The Trochlear nerve controls the movement of the superior oblique muscle in the eye.

Answer: G
 The Vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for hearing and balance.

Answer: H
 The Glossopharyngeal nerve controls the muscles used in swallowing and salivation, as well as sensory information from the tongue and tonsils.

Answer: I
 The Vagus nerve controls the muscles in the pharynx, larynx, and most of the organs in the thorax and abdomen.

Answer: J
 The Hypoglossal nerve controls the movements of the tongue.

Match Each Cranial Nerve with Its Function or Description