The Inability to Produce a Gag Reflex Could Indicate a Problem

question 29

Multiple Choice

The inability to produce a gag reflex could indicate a problem with the:

• A)abducens nerve (VI)or trochlear nerve (IV).
• B)glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)or vagus nerve (X).
• C)hypoglossal nerve (XII)or vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII).
• D)facial nerve (VII)or trigeminal nerve (V).

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Definitions:

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