Question 1

A patient who is able to smile while laughing but cannot smile on command likely has a:

Accepted Answer

A) unilateral lesion of the facial nerve 
B) unilateral lesion of an upper motor neuron innervating the facial nerve 
C) bilateral lesion of the facial nerve 
D) bilateral lesion of the upper motor neurons innervating the facial nerve 
A) unilateral lesion of the facial nerve 
B) unilateral lesion of an upper motor neuron innervating the facial nerve 
C) bilateral lesion of the facial nerve 
D) bilateral lesion of the upper motor neurons innervating the facial nerve

Question 2

The trigeminal nerve has a special sensory component involved in taste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

During the __ phase of deglutition,the larynx is elevated.

Accepted Answer

A) oral preparatory 
B) oral 
C) pharyngeal 
D) esophageal 
A) oral preparatory 
B) oral 
C) pharyngeal 
D) esophageal

Question 4

Diplopia would result from a lesion of the:

Accepted Answer

A) visual cortex 
B) abducens 
C) oculomotor nerve 
D) optic nerve 
E) trochlear nerve 
A) visual cortex 
B) abducens 
C) oculomotor nerve 
D) optic nerve 
E) trochlear nerve

Question 5

It is difficult to assess the integrity of cranial nerve IX apart from X because:

Accepted Answer

A) cranial nerve IX mediates the gag reflex elicited at the base of the tongue,which is also a function of X 
B) it is difficult to elicit the sensory portion of the pharyngeal gag reflex,which is the only function of cranial nerve IX 
C) it is often the case that the sensory portion of the gag reflex is intact without a motor component 
D) the vagus nerve has a larger role in the sensory and motor functions of the glossopharyngeal nerve 
E) both B and D 
A) cranial nerve IX mediates the gag reflex elicited at the base of the tongue,which is also a function of X 
B) it is difficult to elicit the sensory portion of the pharyngeal gag reflex,which is the only function of cranial nerve IX 
C) it is often the case that the sensory portion of the gag reflex is intact without a motor component 
D) the vagus nerve has a larger role in the sensory and motor functions of the glossopharyngeal nerve 
E) both B and D

Question 6

A clinician places a few fingers on a patient's cheek and asks him to resist the pressure on his cheek by pushing his cheek with his tongue.The clinician is likely testing for:

Accepted Answer

A) the patient's ability to elevate the tongue 
B) the lateral strength of the tongue 
C) the strength of tongue protrusion 
D) the ability to lower the tongue 
A) the patient's ability to elevate the tongue 
B) the lateral strength of the tongue 
C) the strength of tongue protrusion 
D) the ability to lower the tongue

Question 7

Upon protrusion,a patient's tongue deviates to one side,which is evidence of:

Accepted Answer

A) unilateral lower motor neuron damage 
B) bilateral lower motor neuron damage 
C) unilateral upper motor neuron damage 
D) bilateral upper motor neuron damage 
E) both A and C,depending on the side of the lesion 
A) unilateral lower motor neuron damage 
B) bilateral lower motor neuron damage 
C) unilateral upper motor neuron damage 
D) bilateral upper motor neuron damage 
E) both A and C,depending on the side of the lesion

Question 8

Which of these groups of cranial nerves can be found in a dissection of the medulla?

Accepted Answer

A) the hypoglossal,trigeminal,and the spinal accessory 
B) the facial,glossopharyngeal,and the vagus 
C) the vagus,vestibulocochlear,and abducens 
D) the vagus,glossopharyngeal,and spinal accessory 
A) the hypoglossal,trigeminal,and the spinal accessory 
B) the facial,glossopharyngeal,and the vagus 
C) the vagus,vestibulocochlear,and abducens 
D) the vagus,glossopharyngeal,and spinal accessory

Question 9

One week after the onset of a stroke,a clinician examines a patient's oral cavity,and finds the palate does not elevate upon the phonation of "ah." Why does the examiner then test the gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

A) An intact gag reflex means that cranial nerves IX and X are functioning. 
B) The lack of a gag reflex will tell the examiner there is an upper motor neuron lesion. 
C) The absence of a gag reflex will tell the examiner that the patient has both upper and lower motor neuron lesions. 
D) If the gag reflex is intact,the lesion is limited to the lower motor neuron. 
A) An intact gag reflex means that cranial nerves IX and X are functioning. 
B) The lack of a gag reflex will tell the examiner there is an upper motor neuron lesion. 
C) The absence of a gag reflex will tell the examiner that the patient has both upper and lower motor neuron lesions. 
D) If the gag reflex is intact,the lesion is limited to the lower motor neuron.

Question 10

___ are the cranial nerves that mediate sensory stimuli that trigger the swallow response.

Accepted Answer

A) V,VII,IX,and X 
B) V,IX,and X 
C) IX and X 
D) IX,X,and XII 
A) V,VII,IX,and X 
B) V,IX,and X 
C) IX and X 
D) IX,X,and XII

Question 11

Cranial nerve ___ has a spinal as well as a cranial root.

Accepted Answer

A) VII 
B) IX 
C) X 
D) XI 
E) XII 
A) VII 
B) IX 
C) X 
D) XI 
E) XII

Question 12

The visceral component of cranial nerve __ is responsible for salivation.

Accepted Answer

A) V 
B) VII 
C) IX 
D) X 
E) both B and C 
A) V 
B) VII 
C) IX 
D) X 
E) both B and C

Question 13

An examiner who brushes a patient's forehead with a cotton swab is testing the integrity of:

Accepted Answer

A) the branchial motor component of the facial nerve 
B) the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve 
C) the special sensory component of the facial nerve 
D) the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve 
E) the general sensory component of the facial nerve 
A) the branchial motor component of the facial nerve 
B) the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve 
C) the special sensory component of the facial nerve 
D) the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve 
E) the general sensory component of the facial nerve

Question 14

The primary afferent nerve in the swallow response is the vagus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The __ enables a person to spread the lips.

Accepted Answer

A) motor component of the trigeminal nerve 
B) branchial motor component of the facial nerve 
C) visceral motor component of the facial nerve 
D) hypoglossal nerve 
E) ventral motor nucleus of cranial nerve VII 
A) motor component of the trigeminal nerve 
B) branchial motor component of the facial nerve 
C) visceral motor component of the facial nerve 
D) hypoglossal nerve 
E) ventral motor nucleus of cranial nerve VII

Question 16

An insect lands on your ear,and goes into the auditory canal.Which of these cranial nerves will help transmit the sense of touch to the somatic sensory cortex?

Accepted Answer

A) V 
B) VII 
C) VIII 
D) X 
E) V,VII,and X 
A) V 
B) VII 
C) VIII 
D) X 
E) V,VII,and X

A patient who is able to smile while laughing but cannot smile on command likely has a:

The trigeminal nerve has a special sensory component involved in taste.

During the __ phase of deglutition,the larynx is elevated.

Diplopia would result from a lesion of the:

It is difficult to assess the integrity of cranial nerve IX apart from X because:

A clinician places a few fingers on a patient's cheek and asks him to resist the pressure on his cheek by pushing his cheek with his tongue.The clinician is likely testing for:

Upon protrusion,a patient's tongue deviates to one side,which is evidence of:

Which of these groups of cranial nerves can be found in a dissection of the medulla?

One week after the onset of a stroke,a clinician examines a patient's oral cavity,and finds the palate does not elevate upon the phonation of "ah." Why does the examiner then test the gag reflex?

___ are the cranial nerves that mediate sensory stimuli that trigger the swallow response.

Cranial nerve ___ has a spinal as well as a cranial root.

The visceral component of cranial nerve __ is responsible for salivation.

An examiner who brushes a patient's forehead with a cotton swab is testing the integrity of:

The primary afferent nerve in the swallow response is the vagus.

The __ enables a person to spread the lips.

An insect lands on your ear,and goes into the auditory canal.Which of these cranial nerves will help transmit the sense of touch to the somatic sensory cortex?

Introduction to Speech-Language Neurology

Organization of the Nervous System I

Organization of the Nervous System II

Neuronal Function in the Nervous System

Neurosensory Organization of Speech and Hearing

Neuromotor Control of Speech

Clinical Speech Syndromes of the Motor Systems

Pediatric Clinical Speech Syndromes: The Developing Brain

Central Language Mechanism and Learning

Adult Disorders of Language

Pediatric Disorders of Language

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Exam 7: The Cranial Nerves

A patient who is able to smile while laughing but cannot smile on command likely has a:

The trigeminal nerve has a special sensory component involved in taste.

During the __ phase of deglutition,the larynx is elevated.

Diplopia would result from a lesion of the:

It is difficult to assess the integrity of cranial nerve IX apart from X because:

A clinician places a few fingers on a patient's cheek and asks him to resist the pressure on his cheek by pushing his cheek with his tongue.The clinician is likely testing for:

Upon protrusion,a patient's tongue deviates to one side,which is evidence of:

Which of these groups of cranial nerves can be found in a dissection of the medulla?

One week after the onset of a stroke,a clinician examines a patient's oral cavity,and finds the palate does not elevate upon the phonation of "ah." Why does the examiner then test the gag reflex?

___ are the cranial nerves that mediate sensory stimuli that trigger the swallow response.

Cranial nerve ___ has a spinal as well as a cranial root.

The visceral component of cranial nerve __ is responsible for salivation.

An examiner who brushes a patient's forehead with a cotton swab is testing the integrity of:

The primary afferent nerve in the swallow response is the vagus.

The __ enables a person to spread the lips.

An insect lands on your ear,and goes into the auditory canal.Which of these cranial nerves will help transmit the sense of touch to the somatic sensory cortex?

Introduction to Speech-Language Neurology

Organization of the Nervous System I

Organization of the Nervous System II

Neuronal Function in the Nervous System

Neurosensory Organization of Speech and Hearing

Neuromotor Control of Speech

Clinical Speech Syndromes of the Motor Systems

Pediatric Clinical Speech Syndromes: The Developing Brain

Central Language Mechanism and Learning

Adult Disorders of Language

Pediatric Disorders of Language

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