Asked by
Candis Miller
on Dec 12, 2024Verified
The nerve fibers of which cranial nerve pass through the foramina of the cribriform plate?
A) Glossopharyngeal
B) Olfactory nerve
C) Hypoglossal
D) Abducens
Cribriform Plate
A portion of the ethmoid bone with numerous small holes that provide passage for the olfactory nerve fibers from the nasal cavity to the brain.
Olfactory Nerve
The first cranial nerve, responsible for the sense of smell, transmitting sensory information from the nose to the brain.
Glossopharyngeal
Relating to the ninth cranial nerve, which is involved in taste sensation and swallowing.
- Identify the structures and functions of cranial nerves.
Verified Answer
BG
Learning Objectives
- Identify the structures and functions of cranial nerves.