Question

Identify the set of cranial nerves associated with pons.

• A. V, VI, X, XII
• B. VII, VIII, IX, XI
• C. V, VI, VII, VIII
• D. VIII, IX, XI, XII

Answer 1

The correct option is C V, VI, VII, VIII

The set of cranial nerves associated with pons are trigeminal (V), abducens (VI), facial (VII) and vestibulo cochlear (VIII).
The set of cranial nerves i.e glossopharyngeal (IX), vagus (X), spinal accessory (XI), hypoglossal (XII) and vestibulo cochlear (VIII) are associated with the medulla.