Rachel Has a Lesion on Cranial Nerve IX

question 149

Multiple Choice

Rachel has a lesion on cranial nerve IX. Which of the following would you expect Rachel to experience?

• A) Partial loss of the sense of taste
• B) Complete loss of the sense of smell
• C) Complete loss of the sense of taste
• D) Partial loss of the sense of smell

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