Match each cranial nerve with its function or description.
-connects to various external muscles of 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

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The oculomotor nerve connects to various external muscles of the eye and is responsible for eye movement.

Answer: B 
 The optic nerve is responsible for vision and connects the eye to the brain.

Answer: F 
 The abducens nerve also connects to external eye muscles and is responsible for lateral eye movement.

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

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

Answer: H 
 The glossopharyngeal nerve controls swallowing and taste, as well as some sensation in the tongue and throat.

Answer: I 
 The vagus nerve controls the heart, lungs, and digestive tract and is also involved in speech and swallowing.

Answer: J 
 The hypoglossal nerve is responsible for movement of the tongue.

Match Each Cranial Nerve with Its Function or Description