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When taste buds are stimulated they can produce 4 different sensations (sweet, salty, bitter, sour). These nervous impulses are carried to the brain by the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue and by the glossopharyngeal (cranial nerve IX) from the posterior 1/3 of the tongue.
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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).
Which cranial nerve is not involved in taste or smell?
The vestibular (VIII)
What cranial nerve is involved in Bell's palsy?
The Facial Nerve or Cranial Nerve VII is the nerve involved with Bell's Palsy.
What cranial nerve is involved in hyper extending and flexing the neck?
The spinal accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI) is involved in hyperextending and flexing the neck. This nerve innervates the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles, which are involved in these movements.
What is the cranial nerve that is involved in helping feel a toothache?
Trigeminal (5th) cranial nerve
What are the cranial nerves involved in the corneal reflex?
It is the 7th cranial nerve (facial nerve).
What is the cranial nerve that is involved in tasting well seasoned food?
VII the cranial nerve or the Facial
What is the cranial cranial nerve responsible for?
equilibrium, taste, tears, and tongue movement
What nerves are involved in diplopia?
The nerves involved in diplopia include three cranial nerves: the oculomotor nerve (third cranial nerve), the abducens nerve (sixth cranial nerve), and the trochlear nerve (fourth cranial nerve).
Which cranial nerve is involved in cacial paralysis?
The Vagus nerve
What cranial nerve is involved if you are experiencing problems moving your tongue pressure?
Cranial nerve 9: glossopharyngeal
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.
