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Movement of tongue muscle is controlled by

a)

Facial nerve

b)

Trigeminal nerve

c)

Hypoglossal nerve

d)

Vagus nerve



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Movement of tongue muscle is controlled by

a)

Facial nerve

b)

Trigeminal nerve

c)

Hypoglossal nerve

d)

Vagus nerve

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

There are twelve cranial nerves in mammals. Hypoglossal (the 12th) cranial nerve is responsible for movement of neck and tongue. It contains both sensory and motor fibres.

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