Damage to Which of the Following Cranial Nerves Will Likely

question 4

Multiple Choice

Damage to which of the following cranial nerves will likely affect the ability to eat food?

• A)Olfactory (I) nerve
• B)Abducens (VI) nerve
• C)Glossopharyngeal (IX) nerve
• D)Vagus (X) nerve

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Definitions:

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Fade From View

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Medial Forebrain Bundle

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a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, memory, attention, and even regulating body movements.