Which Cranial Nerve Is Tested by Having the Patient Stick

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which cranial nerve is tested by having the patient stick out their tongue?

• A) hypoglossal
• B) vagus
• C) facial
• D) glossopharyngeal
• E) abducens

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Definitions:

Keeping Balance

The physiological and psychological process of maintaining stability and orientation; in physical terms, it relates to how the body positions itself to avoid falling.

Motor Cortex

An area of the cerebral cortex that plays a crucial role in the planning, regulating, and carrying out of voluntary movements.

Degree Of Precise Control

Degree of precise control describes the extent to which an individual or system can regulate or manage operations or processes with accuracy and exactness.

Brainstem

The lower extension of the brain, connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord, responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and consciousness.