This Cranial Nerve Operates the Muscles of the Tongue

question 28

Multiple Choice

This cranial nerve operates the muscles of the tongue.

• A) hypoglossal
• B) glossopharyngeal
• C) facial
• D) vagus

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Definitions:

Dogon Sculpture

Traditional sculptures created by the Dogon people of Mali, known for their religious significance and representation of figures.

Kongo Sculpture

Traditional sculptures from the Kongo people of central Africa, which often hold spiritual significance and are used in rituals and as symbols of authority.

Animal Sacrifices

are rituals performed in various religions where animals are offered to gods or deities, believed to appease them or seek their favor.

Benin King

The ruler of the Benin Empire, a pre-colonial African state located in what is now southern Nigeria, known for its art, especially bronze sculptures.