Asked by
anelis Springer
on Oct 21, 2024
Verified
Which of the following cranial nerves does not innervate the tongue?
A) Glossopharyngeal
B) Hypoglossal
C) Accessory
D) Facial
E) All of the choices are correct.
Cranial Nerves
are the twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and control various functions of the body and head.
Glossopharyngeal
A cranial nerve that innervates parts of the tongue and pharynx, playing roles in taste, swallowing, and salivation.
Hypoglossal
Pertaining to the twelfth cranial nerve, which controls the movements of most muscles in the tongue.
- Catalog the duties and responsibilities of cranial nerves in sensory and motor functions.
- Note the disorders connected with damage to certain cranial nerves and their manifestations in clinical practice.
Verified Answer
MA
Learning Objectives
- Catalog the duties and responsibilities of cranial nerves in sensory and motor functions.
- Note the disorders connected with damage to certain cranial nerves and their manifestations in clinical practice.