each cranial nerve that is involved in eating a skittle
include number, type (motor/sensory/mixed), description of how cranial nerve is involved in eating the skittle
1. Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal) - Mixed nerve
- The trigeminal nerve is responsible for the sensation of touch and temperature in the face, as well as the motor function of the muscles involved in chewing. When eating a skittle, the trigeminal nerve helps detect the texture and temperature of the candy, as well as coordinates the movement of the jaw muscles to chew the skittle.
2. Cranial Nerve VII (Facial) - Mixed nerve
- The facial nerve plays a role in the motor function of the muscles involved in facial expressions and taste sensation on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. When eating a skittle, the facial nerve helps with the movement of the facial muscles needed for chewing and swallowing, as well as the perception of the sweet taste of the skittle on the tongue.
3. Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal) - Mixed nerve
- The glossopharyngeal nerve is primarily involved in taste sensation on the posterior third of the tongue, but also plays a role in swallowing and saliva production. When eating a skittle, the glossopharyngeal nerve helps detect the taste of the skittle at the back of the tongue and initiates the swallowing reflex to move the skittle from the mouth to the esophagus.
4. Cranial Nerve X (Vagus) - Mixed nerve
- The vagus nerve is involved in the motor function of the muscles in the pharynx and larynx, as well as in the regulation of various involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion. When eating a skittle, the vagus nerve helps with the coordination of the swallowing process and the movement of the skittle into the digestive tract for further processing.