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 name "vagus" means "wanderer" and this nerve is widely distributed throughout the body, with branches to the heart, lungs, digestive system, and other organs.

Answer: G 
 The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for hearing and balance, and its fibers are found in the inner ear.

Answer: C 
 The oculomotor nerve controls the movement of the eye and the size of the pupil.

Answer: E 
 The trigeminal nerve has three branches that provide sensory information to the face and control the muscles involved in chewing.

Answer: H 
 The glossopharyngeal nerve provides sensory information from the back of the tongue and throat, and controls swallowing and the secretion of saliva.

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

Answer: A, B, D, F
 The olfactory, optic, trochlear, and abducens nerves are responsible for the senses of smell, vision, and eye movement, respectively.

Match Each Cranial Nerve with Its Function or Description