NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What cranial nerve moves the tongue?
A
Glossopharyngeal
B
Vagus
C
Accessory
D
Hypoglossal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Hypoglossal Nerve is the 12th Cranial Nerve (Cranial Nerve XII). It is mainly an efferent nerve for the tongue musculature. The nerve originates from the medulla and travels caudally and dorsally to the tongue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Objective: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) is an effective treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who fail continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Detailed explanation-3: -The trigeminal nerve is the largest of the cranial nerves and provides sensory and motor innervation to the muscles of mastication. [1] More specifically, the sensory information conducted by this nerve includes touch, pain, and temperature.

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