Match each cranial nerve with its function or description.
-Dendrites and cell bodies are along the superior conchae
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 olfactory nerve is responsible for the sense of smell and its dendrites and cell bodies are located in the superior conchae of the nasal cavity.

Answer: B 
 The optic nerve is responsible for vision and transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Answer: C 
 The oculomotor nerve controls the movement of the eyelid and eyeball, as well as the size of the pupil and the shape of the lens.

Answer: D 
 The trochlear nerve controls the movement of the superior oblique muscle of the eye, which helps to move the eyeball downward and outward.

Answer: E 
 The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensation in the face and control of the muscles involved in chewing.

Answer: F 
 The abducens nerve controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle of the eye, which helps to move the eyeball outward.

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

Answer: H 
 The glossopharyngeal nerve controls taste and sensation in the back of the tongue, as well as the muscles involved in swallowing.

Answer: I 
 The vagus nerve controls the muscles of the throat and heart, as well as the function of many organs in the body.

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

Match Each Cranial Nerve with Its Function or Description