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manel el malha
on Dec 12, 2024
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Which cranial nerve innervates the tongue muscle?
A) Oculomotor
B) Olfactory
C) Vagus
D) Hypoglossal
Hypoglossal
Pertaining to the twelfth cranial nerve, which controls the muscles of the tongue and is essential for swallowing and speech.
Tongue Muscle
Muscles within the tongue that allow for its movements necessary for speech, food manipulation, and swallowing.
- Define the structural and functional attributes of cranial nerves.
- Recognize the role of cranial nerves in facial expressions, swallowing, and speech.
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Learning Objectives
- Define the structural and functional attributes of cranial nerves.
- Recognize the role of cranial nerves in facial expressions, swallowing, and speech.