Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 42 of 484

Which cranial nerve controls the muscles of facial expression?

a.Trigeminal (V)
b.Facial (VII)
c.Vagus (X)
d.Hypoglossal (XII)

Explanation

Cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) controls the muscles of facial expression. Cranial nerve V (trigeminal) is the chief sensory nerve of the face.

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