BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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motor fibers to the pharynx that promote swallowing and saliva production; taste buds
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abducens
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facial
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vestibulocochlear
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glossopharyngeal
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vagus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The glossopharyngeal nerve enervates muscles involved in swallowing and taste.
Detailed explanation-2: -The glossopharyngeal nerve as noted above is a mixed nerve consisting of both sensory and motor nerve fibers. The sensory fibers’ origin include the pharynx, middle ear, posterior one-third of the tongue (including taste buds); and the carotid body and sinus.
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