how do cranial nerves transmit information to the senses?
Cranial Nerves & The Special Senses. Cranial nerves are the pathways to perception of â¢Olfaction â¢Taste â¢Visual system â¢Hearing and balance . Cranial nerves reside in throughout the brain: cerebrum, and brain stem (midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongota). PTs will screen and assess gross cranial nerve function through observation of involuntary movement and simple motor commands. Brainstem: connects spinal cord to brain; integration of reflexes necessary for survival