Which Is a Function of the Facial (VII) Nerve

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which is a function of the facial (VII) nerve?

• A) conveys nerve impulses related to smell
• B) turns eyeball laterally via lateral rectus muscle
• C) conveys impulses from the taste buds on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue
• D) conveys impulses associated with hearing and equilibrium

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

A psychological phenomenon where newer memories disrupt the recall of older ones.

Anterograde Interference

A cognitive phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall older information.

Consolidation Problems

Difficulties in the process of stabilizing a memory trace after the initial acquisition.

Proactive Interference

The difficulty in learning new information because of the interfering effects of previously learned information.