BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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What is the name of the nerve that is responsible for controlling the muscles of the pharynx and larynx?
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Facial Nerve
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Glossopharyngeal Nerve
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Vagus Nerve
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Hypoglossal Nerve
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The vagus nerve has branches within the neck; these branches are the pharyngeal branches, superior laryngeal nerves, recurrent laryngeal nerves, and superior cardiac nerves.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory and motor nerve-Vagus Nerve-controls muscles of the pharynx and larynx.
Detailed explanation-3: -The glossopharyngeal and vagus cranial nerves provide the brainstem with sensory inputs from different receptors in the heart, lung, and vasculature. This afferent information is critical for the short-term regulation of arterial blood pressure and the buffering of emotional and physical stressors.
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