Match the cranial nerve with its function.
-Hearing and sense of balance
A)Olfactory
B)Optic
C)Trochlear
D)Trigeminal
E)Facial
F)Vestibulocochlear
G)Glossopharyngeal
H)Vagus
I)Accessory
J)Hypoglossal

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The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for hearing and sense of balance.

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

Answer: C
 The trochlear nerve is responsible for eye movement and control of the superior oblique muscle.

Answer: D
 The trigeminal nerve is responsible for the sensation in the face and controls chewing muscles.

Answer: E
 The facial nerve controls facial movements and expression, as well as taste on the front two-thirds of the tongue.

Answer: G
 The glossopharyngeal nerve controls the tongue and throat muscles involved in swallowing and taste on the back one-third of the tongue.

Answer: H
 The vagus nerve controls the sensation and function of internal organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive system.

Answer: I
 The accessory nerve controls the muscles involved in head movement and shoulder elevation.

Answer: J
 The hypoglossal nerve controls the muscles of the tongue involved in speech and swallowing.

Match the Cranial Nerve with Its Function