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Ricardo Juliann
on Oct 21, 2024
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A fracture of the cribriform plate might injure the ________ cranial nerve.
A) glossopharyngeal
B) trigeminal
C) olfactory
D) facial
E) optic
Cribriform Plate
A thin, perforated bony part of the ethmoid bone in the skull, allowing passage for olfactory nerves from the nasal cavity to the brain.
Olfactory Nerve
The first cranial nerve, responsible for the sense of smell, transmitting odors from the nasal cavity to the brain.
- Acquire knowledge about the anatomy and operation of the cranial nerves.
- Understand the implications of damage to certain brain areas and structures on bodily functions.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the anatomy and operation of the cranial nerves.
- Understand the implications of damage to certain brain areas and structures on bodily functions.