Functions of CN IX
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The provided text outlines the functions of the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), detailing its roles in special sensory functions, motor functions, and parasympathetic functions. It highlights the specific areas affected by this nerve, including taste sensation, muscle function during swallowing, and glandular stimulation.
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motor, parasympathetic, and sensory functions
The final answer is motor, parasympathetic, and sensory functions.
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The final answer is motor, parasympathetic, and sensory functions.
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The glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) innervates various structures in the mouth and throat, including providing taste to the posterior one-third of the tongue and contributing to the gag reflex.
Tips
Confusing the glossopharyngeal nerve with other cranial nerves can lead to misunderstanding its specific functions.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Glossopharyngeal Nerve - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 9 (Glossopharyngeal) - StatPearls - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- The Glossopharyngeal Nerve (CN IX) - Course - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
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