Nervous System The Nervous System Week 3 Assignment 2: Testing Cranial Nerve Functions Twelve pairs of nerves arise from the inferior area of the brain. The cranial nerves are numbered from I to XII indicating the order in which they originate from front to back. Each cranial nerve has a distinct function. This may be sensory, motor or both. Procedure 1. Review the cranial nerve information on the following page. This table describes the function and functional test used to examine each cranial nerve. 2. Pick three cranial nerves that can be tested independently of each other. Identify these nerves in Table 2. 3. Perform the test for each of the nerves you selected. Record the test you performed in Table 2. 4. Record the results of each test in Table 2. Materials You must provide the following materials to complete your experiment: Participant Various Materials (depending on test performed)
