Match each cranial nerve with its function or description.
-fibers are widely distributed in the body; name means "wanderer"
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 vagus nerve has fibers that are widely distributed in the body and its name means "wanderer".

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 several muscles in the eye, including the pupil and lens.

Answer: D
 The trochlear nerve controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye.

Answer: E
 The trigeminal nerve controls sensation in the face and provides motor control to the muscles of chewing.

Answer: F
 The abducens nerve controls the lateral rectus muscle of the eye.

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

Answer: H
 The glossopharyngeal nerve controls the tongue and pharynx for swallowing, and provides sensation to the back of the throat.

Answer: J
 The hypoglossal nerve controls the muscles of the tongue.

Match Each Cranial Nerve with Its Function or Description