Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

by Tortora, Gerard J.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 14 - The Brain and Cranial Nerves - Figure 14.26 - Page 513: 1

Answer

The hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) is a motor cranial nerve.

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Its functions mainly in carrying impulses for swallowing and speech.

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