PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Nerves that originate in the brain.
A
Cranial nerves
B
Spinal nerves
C
Vagus nerve
D
Peripheral nerves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Summary. Olfactory Nerve (CN I) Optic Nerve (CN II) Oculomotor Nerve (CN III) Trochlear Nerve (CN IV) Trigeminal Nerve (CN V) Abducens Nerve (CN VI) Facial Nerve (CN VII) More items

Detailed explanation-2: -All cranial nerves originate from nuclei in the brain. Two originate from the forebrain (Olfactory and Optic), one has a nucleus in the spinal cord (Accessory) while the remainder originate from the brainstem.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cranial nerves are located within the skull, on the underside of the brain. They begin in the nuclei of the brain and travel different paths to help control your senses and movement.

Detailed explanation-4: -Midbrain. The third and fourth cranial nerves originate from the midbrain: oculomotor nerve (CN III) trochlear nerve (CN IV)

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