BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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Which cranial nerve is assessed with the identification of a familiar smell with the eyes closed?
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Olfactory
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Trigeminal
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Vestibulocochlear
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Acoustic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The olfactory nerve is the least tested cranial nerve. [3] Testing is performed by having patients close their eyes and occlude one nostril. A familiar scent (such as coffee, soap, or cloves) is introduced to the open nostril, and the patient is instructed to sniff the substance and identify it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve (CN I). This nerve enables your olfactory system and sense of smell. Cranial nerve 1 is the shortest sensory nerve.
Detailed explanation-3: -The olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve and is instrumental in our sense of smell. The olfactory nerve contains only afferent sensory nerve fibers and, like all cranial nerves, is paired.
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