The glossopharyngeal nerve

A) innervates the larynx.
B) is involved in the sense of taste.
C) innervates intrinsic tongue muscles.
D) transmits sensory information from the abdominal viscera.
E) controls facial expressions.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve which is responsible for sensory and motor functions in the throat, including taste on the posterior third of the tongue.

Sense of Taste

The sense of taste is one of the five traditional senses and refers to the capability to discern different flavors in food and drinks through taste receptor cells on the tongue.

Intrinsic Tongue Muscles

Muscles located entirely within the tongue, essential for movements like rolling and elongating.