Which of the Following Is the Most Serious Consequence of a Damaged

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most serious consequence of a damaged or anesthetized glossopharyngeal nerve? Impaired

• A)secretion of salivary glands and dry mouth.
• B)corneal reflex and corneal scarring.
• C)gag reflex and aspiration of food and water into the respiratory passages.
• D)swallowing causing starvation.

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