BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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What is the Number and function of the Glossopharyngeal
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#5-moves the tongue
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#8-helps you hear
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#11-moves the tongue
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#9-taste, swallowing, saliva
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The glossopharyngeal nerve is the 9th cranial nerve (CN IX). It is one of the four cranial nerves that has sensory, motor, and parasympathetic functions. It originates from the medulla oblongata and terminates in the pharynx.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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