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The Hypoglossal nerves (XII) carry somatic motor fibers to intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue. These nerves are mixed, but primarily motor in function. The hypoglossal nerves arise from the Medulla Oblongata.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoI believe that the hypoglossal nerve controls swallowing.
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∙ 13y agogenerally it would be the hypoglossal ( for movement) and the Vagus, glossopharyngeal, and facial nerves for taste
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∙ 14y agoHypoglossal nerve
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∙ 12y agoGlossopharyngeal
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∙ 13y agoGlossopharyngeal and Hypoglossal
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∙ 11y agoJAW
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What nerve controls salivation swallowing and taste?
The trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve, or simply CN V) is a nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing
What nerve is important for swallowing?
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
What part of the brain controls swallowing?
It is the medulla oblongata that controls swallowing. It also controls functions such as breathing and blood pressure. It is the lower portion of the brainstem.
What brain part controls the swallowing?
It is the medulla oblongata that controls swallowing. It also controls functions such as breathing and blood pressure. It is the lower portion of the brainstem.
What brain part controls swallowing?
The Cerebrum is the part of the brain that controls swallowing. It also controls a lot of other things like tasting the sweetness of chocolate milk or waching a movie.
What cranial nerve controls the ears?
auditory nerve
What nerve controls quadriceps muscle group?
Femoral nerve
What is the spinal accessory nerve?
spinal accessory nerve (a nerve that helps control speech, swallowing, and certain movements of the head and neck)
Which cranial nerve controls both body balance and hearing?
I believe that the vestibulocochlear nerve controls balance and hearing.
What is an abducent nerve?
An abducent nerve is a nerve which controls the lateral rectus muscle in the eye.
Function of abducens nerve?
Causes abduction of the eyeball. So named: abducens nerve
What controls activities like sneezing.coughing and swallowing?
medulla oblongata
