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What nerve controls swallowing?
The Hypoglossal nerves (XII) carry somatic motor fibers to intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue. These nerves are mixed, but primarily motor in function. The hypoglossal nerves arise from the Medulla Oblongata.
Does the glossopharyngeal nerve include parasympathetic nerves?
Yes, except the CN X nerve, the CN IX, the CN VII, and the CN III nerve have the parasympathetic nerve
What is salivation controlled by?
Salivation is primarily controlled by the autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic nervous system. When stimulated, the parasympathetic nervous system activates salivary glands to produce saliva, which helps with digestion and swallowing. Additionally, sensory input such as the smell or taste of food can also trigger the salivary reflex.
What nervesresponsible for licking and eating?
The nerves primarily responsible for the sensations and motor functions involved in licking and eating include the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), which provides sensory information from the face and mouth, and the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), which controls the muscles of facial expression involved in these actions. Additionally, the glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX) plays a role in taste sensation, while the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) contributes to swallowing and the coordination of digestive functions. Collectively, these nerves facilitate the complex processes of licking and eating.
What cranial nerve is not in involved in either taste or smell?
Optic Nerve = Vision Oculomotor Nerve = Eye movement; pupil constriction Trochlear Nerve = Eye movement Trigeminal Nerve = Somatosensory information (touch, pain) from the face and head; muscles for chewing. Abducens Nerve = Eye Movement Vestibulocochlear Nerve = Hearing; balance Vagus Nerve = Sensory, motor and autonomic functions of viscera (glands, digestion, heart rate) Spinal Accessory Nerve = Controls muscles used in head movement. Hypoglossal Nerve = Controls muscles of tongue
What are nerve endings of the sense of taste commonly called?
"Taste buds" is the common name for the nerve endings for the sense of taste.
What is the five primary taste qualities and the cranial nerves that serve the sense of Taste?
The five primary taste qualities are sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. The cranial nerves responsible for taste are the facial nerve (VII), glossopharyngeal nerve (IX), and vagus nerve (X). They carry taste information from the taste buds on the tongue to the brain.
What does the number 7 nerve do?
Well, there are several #7s. You have:Cranial nerve 7 - the facial nerve, which controls muscles of facial expression in addition to some aspects of taste, salavation, blinking, & tearing.C7 - the 7th cervical nerve transmits sensation along the parts of the back of the forearm and arm & into the middle finger. It also is invlolved in muscle movements such as elbow extension and wrist flexion.T7 - the 7th thoracic nerve controls some intercostal muscle function and skin sensation in a small patch of skin from just below the shoulder blades to a few inches above the belly button. This nerve also is involved in autonomic innervation to some vital organs in the abdomen.
Which one of the following cranial nerves is NOT involved in either taste?
The optic nerve (cranial nerve II) is not involved in taste, as its primary function is vision. Taste is primarily mediated by the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX), and vagus nerve (cranial nerve X).
How does you tongue connect to your brain?
The tongue connects to the brain through a network of nerves, primarily the hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII), which controls its movement. Additionally, sensory information from the tongue, including taste, is transmitted to the brain via the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) for the front two-thirds of the tongue and the glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX) for the back third. These pathways enable the brain to process taste, texture, and temperature, allowing for coordinated movements and sensory experiences.
Which nerves contribute to our sense of taste?
The nerves that contribute to our sense of taste are the facial nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve, and vagus nerve. These nerves carry taste signals from the taste buds on the tongue to the brain, allowing us to perceive different flavors.
Do taste buds have axons to transport their information to the brain?
Taste buds do not have axons themselves; instead, they contain taste receptor cells that respond to tastants. These receptor cells release neurotransmitters when activated, which then stimulate the afferent nerve fibers associated with the taste buds. These nerve fibers, which do have axons, carry taste information to the brain through cranial nerves, primarily the facial nerve (VII), glossopharyngeal nerve (IX), and vagus nerve (X). Thus, while taste buds don't have axons, they communicate with the brain via the axons of associated nerve fibers.
