When a patient flexes their neck, the head tips to the right side. Also, their tongue sticks out slightly to the left when they try to stick it straight out. Where is the damage to the brain stem most likely located? Are any of the cranial nerves involved? If so, which ones?

Q: Name the 12 pairs of cranial nerves, and describe the structures innervated by each.

A: There are 12 paris of crainal nerve, which arranged in order ; 1. Olfactory 2. Optic 3. Oculomotor…

Q: List the 12 pairs of cranial nerves in ascending order by both their name and number?

A: The nervous system is involved in the coordination and controlling of various activities in the…

Q: What is the only cranial nerve to extend beyond the head neck region? In general terms, where does…

A: CRANIAL NERVES:- There are mainly 12 cranial nerves that are responsible for providing motor and…

Q: Describe the specific functions of each pair of cranial nerves, and classify each pair as sensory,…

A: CRANIAL NERVE TYPE FUNCTION/INNERVATION 1. OLFACTORY SENSORY Smell 2 Optic Sensory Vision…

Q: List the purely sensory cranial nerves by name and number,and state the function of each?

A: The control and coordination of the body in humans occur by two systems: the nervous system and the…

Q: Sketch a cross section of the spinal cord showing the anterior and posterior horns. Where are the…

A: The spinal cord is a fragile, tubular hollow structure composed of nervous tissue. It begins from…

Q: Does the ventral nerve cord traverse the entire length of the body?

A: Ventral nerve cord - It is the main structure of central nervous system of invertebrates. which is…

Q: What are all the cranial nerves in order?

A: The cranial nerves are the components of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). These nerves are…

Q: Would autonomic functions be affected if the anterior roots of the cervical spinal nerves were…

A: Nervous system is divided into central nervous system (Brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous…

Q: How are cranial nerves named and numbered?

A: The nerves that arise from the brain are called cranial nerves. Moat of these nerves are connected…

Q: Describe the distal (inferior) end of the spinal cord and the contents of the vertebral canal from…

A: Spinal cord is the part of the central nervous system (CNS) , which is present in the vertebral…

Q: The axons of the corticobulbar tract terminate in the motor nuclei of which cranial nerves?

A: The corticobulbar (or corticonuclear) tract Includes two-neuron white matter motor pathway…

Q: What are the cranial nerves? Give three examples.

A: Brain is a complex structure which control and coordinates different body function by the cells…

Q: Where does cerebral spinal fluid travel?

A: The cerebral spinal fluid or CSF is a body fluid, clear and colorless, and present in all…

Q: Why cant you see lateral ventricles in the mid-sagittal plane of the dissected brain?

A: The lateral ventricles are the two largest cavities of the ventricular system of the human brain.…

Q: What is the other name of Diencephalon?

A: Diencephalon is present between the telencephlon and the midbrain i.e., it is the division of the…

Q: In what portion of the brain does the hypoglossal nucleus originate?

A: Anatomy and physiology are the branches of biology, anatomy deals with the study of the structure of…

Q: How many parts or region does the brain have?

A: The central nervous system consists of two main parts: one is the brain and the other is the spinal…

Q: What is the largest nerve arising from the lumbar plexus?

A: Femoral nerve is the largest tower arising from the lumbar plexus.

Q: Which spinal nerve branches serve the upper and lower limbs?

A: The most complex part of the body is the brain. The brain controls all voluntary and involuntary…

Q: Name the three meninges from superficial to deep. How does the dura mater of the brain differ from…

A: BASIC INFORMATION NERVOUS SYSTEM :- It is of two types namely Central nervous system (CNS) and…

Q: Why can’t you see lateral ventricles in mid-sagittal plane of dissected brain

A: The left and right lateral ventricles are located within their respective hemispheres of the…

Q: Martha is an editor and she spends a great deal of time typing on her computer. she begins to feel…

A: The carpal tunnel is a structure created on the palmar side of the hand by the carpal bones and the…

Q: What are the twelve cranial nerves? Enumerate and describe them.

A: All the nerves arising from brain and spinal cord are included in peripheral nervous system. Nerves…

Q: What is Basal Nuclei?

A: Brain is defined as one of the largest and the complex organ that is present in the anterior most…

Q: What cranial nerves are classified as primarily sensory?

A: Nerves are specialized tissues that are made up of functional units called neurons. They are…

Q: Which cranial nerves have only motor function? What's the names and numbers?

A: Motor function: The cerebellum is mainly responsible for the motor movements. The cerebellum is…

Q: How many cranial nerves are there in a body?

A: The nervous system of the animals or humans that play a key role in transmission of information from…

Q: During a robbery at his convenience store, Dustin was shot in the right cerebral hemisphere. He…

A: The human brain is one of the most complex organs in the whole body. It is made up of millions and…

Q: Which brain lobe is located at the back of the brain, and what is one major function of this area?…

A: The brain is divided into different portions based on the location (forebrain, midbrain, and…

Q: Compare the functions of each of the cranial nerves.

A: The control and coordination of the body in humans occur by two systems: the nervous system and the…

Q: What is the function of the cerebrum and cerebellum.

A: The brain is divided into three parts. They are forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain.  Cerebrum forms…

Q: What are the peripheral nerves?

A: Fibers called nerves carry important messages back and forth between our body and our brain. The…

Q: What is the fibers allow communication between the brain and spinal column?

A: ANSWER;- The corpus callosum is a heap of nerve fibers that permits communication between the 2…

Q: What are the three principal functional categories of the cranial nerves? List a specific function…

A: All cranial nerves arise from various parts of the cerebrum and the brainstem. The brainstem is…

Q: Where are the cranial nerves located in the brain?

A: Cranial nerves are the pair of nerves that emerge from the brain and exits through the skull. There…

Q: Describe how a spinal nerve exits from the vertebral column?

A: The nerve that carries sensory, autonomic and motor signals between the body and the spinal cord is…

Q: Which nerve might you have damaged if you have difficulty abducting your arm and have anesthesia…

A: Abduction can be described as the movement of limbs, hands, fingers, or toes away from the midline,…

Q: List the names and locations of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves.

A: The nerves that arise from the brain are called cranial nerves. 12 pairs of cranial nerves are :…

Q: Which meningeal layer provides the most support and physical protection to the brain? Why?

A: Meninges are the membranous layers that surround the brain and spinal cord. Three such layers are…

Q: Which cranial nerves may be damaged if you can’t: smile equally on both sides of your face, identify…

A: Cranial nerves are the part of peripheral nervous system that transmits signals between the central…

Learning and memory

Learning is defined as a relatively permanent and irreversible adaptive change in behavior. It always results from experience. The ability of an organism to store and recall the effects, sensations, and knowledge gained through learning and experience is called memory.