Asked by Akash singhania on Jun 28, 2024
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Swallowing problems might indicate damage to all of the following cranial nerves except
A) the trigeminal nerve.
B) the vagus nerve.
C) the hypoglossal nerve.
D) the glossopharyngeal nerve.
E) damage to any of these nerves might cause swallowing problems.
Hypoglossal Nerve
The twelfth cranial nerve that controls the movements of most of the tongue muscles.
Trigeminal Nerve
The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.
- Acquire knowledge about the duties and connections of cranial nerves.
Verified Answer
AR
Alpha Rica TadeoJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The trigeminal nerve is not involved in swallowing. The other three cranial nerves listed (vagus, hypoglossal, and glossopharyngeal) are all involved in swallowing, and damage to any of them could cause problems with swallowing.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the duties and connections of cranial nerves.
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