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CNVII is the facial nerve. This supplies taste to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, hard palate, and soft palate. It also provides motor control to the muscles of facial expression, and the lacrimal, submandibular and sublingual glands.
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Cranial nerve VII (seventh cranial nerve)
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CNIX is the glossopharyngeal nerve. This supplies taste and general sensation to the posterior one-third of the tongue. The glossopharyngeal nerve also supplies the stylopharyngeal muscle, which raises and lowers the pharynx and larynx during speech and swallowing.
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a
Cranial nerve IX (ninth cranial nerve)
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CNX is the vagus nerve. This provides sensation to the external ear, larynx and pharynx, and controls the muscles of the pharynx, larynx and most of the gastro-intestinal tract. It does not provide input to the tongue.
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e
Cranial nerve X (tenth cranial nerve)
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CNV is the trigeminal nerve. The mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve supplies general sensation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, as well as the skin over the mandible and lower teeth. It also supplies the muscles of mastication.
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c
Cranial nerve V (fifth cranial nerve)
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The hypoglossal nerve supplies motor input to the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue. It carries no sensory fibres.
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Cranial nerve XII (twelfth cranial nerve)
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Pain sensation
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Neurology
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Which of the following cranial nerves supplies taste sensation to the posterior one-third of the tongue?
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