BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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The nerves of the tongue are made of:
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Sensory fibers
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Motor fibers
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) provides motor innervation to all of the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue except for the palatoglossus muscle, which is innervated by the vagus nerve (CN X).
Detailed explanation-2: -The tongue is a muscular organ situated in the oral cavity, and an accessory digestive organ. Its main functions include sensation of taste, mastication (chewing), deglutition (swallowing), speech, and clearing the oral cavity.
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