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| Olfactory: Associated with smell. Sensory fiber. |
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| Optic: Associated with vision. Sensory fiber. |
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| Oculomotor: Involved in movement of specific areas of eye and eyelid. |
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| Trochlear: Controls another area of eye movement. |
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| Trigeminal: Provides sensation to face, scalp, mucous membranes in nose, mouth, and eyes. Responsible for nerves in the skin and muscles of jaw. |
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| Abducens: The third cranial nerve involved in eye movement. |
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| Facial: Involved in sensation of taste in front of tongue. Linked to face and head muscles; results in facial expressions. |
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| Vestibulocochlear: Linked to inner ear (hearing) and responsible for sense of balance. |
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| Glossopharyngeal: Linked to sinus, back of tongue, soft palate, parotid gland, and reflex control of heart. Also plays a role in swallowing. |
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| Vagus: Involved in functions such as swallowing, breathing, speaking, heartbeat, and digestion. Linked to other nerves, receiving messages from ear, pharynx, esophagus, and chest and abdominal area. |
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| Spinal Accessory: Composed of 2 divisions. Cranial branch controls muscles of pharynx, larynx, and palate, contributing to swallowing and movement through digestive tract. Spinal branch is involved in muscle movement of upper shoulders, head, and neck. |
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| Hypoglossal: Controls muscles of the tongue. Motor. |
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