ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
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Question 1 of 5
What cranial nerve is responsible for the taste sensation of the posterior third of the tongue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Glossopharyngeal nerve. This nerve innervates the posterior third of the tongue, responsible for taste sensation. The facial nerve (
A) is involved in facial movements, not taste. The abducens nerve (
B) controls eye movement. The hypoglossal nerve (
D) innervates the muscles of the tongue, not taste. The glossopharyngeal nerve is the only cranial nerve responsible for taste sensation in the posterior third of the tongue, making it the correct choice.
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