Match each cranial nerve with its function or description.
-involved in both hearing and equilibrium
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 vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for both hearing and equilibrium.

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 is responsible for controlling most of the eye's movements, including the pupil's response to light.

Answer: D
 The trochlear nerve is responsible for the downward and inward movement of the eye.

Answer: E
 The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensation in the face, as well as chewing and biting movements.

Answer: F
 The abducens nerve is responsible for lateral eye movement.

Answer: H
 The glossopharyngeal nerve is responsible for sensation and movement in the throat, as well as taste sensation from the posterior third of the tongue.

Answer: I
 The vagus nerve is responsible for sensation and movement in the throat and organs of the chest and abdomen.

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

Match Each Cranial Nerve with Its Function or Description