Week 9: Cranial Nerves & Reflexes

  1. How many pairs of Cranial Nerves are there?
    12 pairs.
  2. What is the mnemonic for remembering the Cranial Nerves?
    “Oh Oh Oh! To Touch And Feel Very Good Velvet, Ah Heaven”.
  3. Which cranial nerve is responsible for smell?
    CN I: Olfactory.
  4. What is the function of CN II: Optic Nerve?
    Vision.
  5. What muscles does the CN III: Oculomotor nerve innervate?
    Eye muscles responsible for upward, downward, medial gaze, and pupil constriction.
  6. What is Bell’s Palsy, and which nerve is affected?
    Facial paralysis caused by inflammation of the facial nerve (CN VII).
  7. What are the symptoms of Vagus Nerve Disorders?
    Gastroparesis, Vasovagal Syncope, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, hoarseness, and more.
  8. Which cranial nerve innervates the SCM and Trapezius muscles?
    CN XI: Accessory.
  9. What are the components of the Reflex Grading Scale?
    0: No response (always abnormal), 1+: Diminished, 2+: Normal, 3+: Exaggerated, 4+: Hyperactive.
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Week 9: Cranial Nerves & Reflexes
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