Which among cranial nerves are mixed nerves that supply parasympathetic to viscera of thorax and abdomen?

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Question 1 of 5

Which among cranial nerves are mixed nerves that supply parasympathetic to viscera of thorax and abdomen?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The vagus nerve (CN X) is a mixed nerve with parasympathetic innervation to thoracic and abdominal viscera. Trigeminal (CN V) is sensory/motor for the face, accessory (CN XI) is motor, and abducens (CN VI) controls eye movement.

Question 2 of 5

The sympathetic system does not:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sympathetic system originates thoracolumbar (T1-L2), mobilizes energy, and dilates bronchi, but bile secretion is primarily parasympathetic (digestion-related).

Question 3 of 5

Which type of receptor is found in the heart?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Beta receptors (β₁) in the heart increase rate and force when stimulated by norepinephrine/epinephrine. Alpha receptors are vascular, nicotinic are ganglionic, GABA is CNS.

Question 4 of 5

A cranial nerve that affects eye movement is the:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The trochlear nerve (IV) innervates the superior oblique muscle for eye movement. Optic is sensory, trigeminal is facial, hypoglossal is tongue.

Question 5 of 5

The rectus eye muscle capable of causing the eyeball to turn laterally in a horizontal plane is innervated by which cranial nerve?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The lateral rectus, innervated by the abducens nerve (VI), moves the eye laterally. Oculomotor (III) and trochlear (IV) move other muscles.

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