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Which cranial nerve carries general & taste sensation from the posterior 1/3rd of the tongue?
Which cranial nerve carries general & taste sensation from the posterior 1/3rd of the tongue?
- Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) (correct)
- Vagus nerve (CN X)
- Facial nerve (CN VII)
Which cranial nerve is involved in regulating blood pressure and respiration reflexes?
Which cranial nerve is involved in regulating blood pressure and respiration reflexes?
- Olfactory nerve (CN I)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) (correct)
- Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
- Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)
Which function is NOT associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve?
Which function is NOT associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve?
- Carries general & taste sensation from the tongue
- Allows for salivary secretion
- Innervates muscles of the pharynx for swallowing
- Carries motor signals for facial expressions (correct)
Through which foramen does the glossopharyngeal nerve exit the skull?
Through which foramen does the glossopharyngeal nerve exit the skull?
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What is one of the functions of the glossopharyngeal nerve related to swallowing?
What is one of the functions of the glossopharyngeal nerve related to swallowing?
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