Asked by
Jackilou Bula-ay
on Oct 21, 2024
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Unilateral damage to a cranial nerve is suspected because the tongue deviates to the right when it is protruded. Which cranial nerve is damaged?
A) Right hypoglossal
B) Left hypoglossal
C) Right glossopharyngeal
D) Left glossopharyngeal
E) Left facial
Hypoglossal Nerve
The twelfth cranial nerve, responsible for motor innervation of the muscles of the tongue, enabling speech and swallowing.
Unilateral Damage
Injury or harm affecting only one side of the body or one organ.
- Gain insight into the composition and action of the cranial nerves.
- Understand the sensory and motor functions attributed to different cranial nerves.
Verified Answer
HS
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the composition and action of the cranial nerves.
- Understand the sensory and motor functions attributed to different cranial nerves.