Match each cranial nerve with its function or description.
-Abducts the eye
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

Question

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The Abducens nerve is responsible for abducting the eye.

Answer: A
 The Olfactory nerve is responsible for the sense of smell.

Answer: B
 The Optic nerve is responsible for vision.

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

Answer: D
 The Trochlear nerve controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye, which moves the eye downwards and outwards.

Answer: E
 The Trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as chewing.

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

Answer: H
 The Glossopharyngeal nerve is responsible for taste and sensation in the throat, as well as controlling certain muscles involved in swallowing.

Answer: I
 The Vagus nerve is responsible for controlling various organ functions such as breathing, digestion, and heart rate.

Answer: J
 The Hypoglossal nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the tongue.

Match Each Cranial Nerve with Its Function or Description