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12 Cranial Nerves and their Functions

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This deck covers the 12 cranial nerves, each with its respective function, helping students understand their roles in the human body.

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Cranial Nerve I: Olfactory Nerve

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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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TermDefinition
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