In CN VII role, which statement is true?

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Multiple Choice

In CN VII role, which statement is true?

Explanation:
Cranial nerve VII is a mixed nerve with motor to the muscles of facial expression and special sensory (taste) from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue via the chorda tympani. Saying it provides sensory to the anterior tongue and motor to facial expression matches this combination of functions. The posterior tongue taste is CN IX, visual function is CN II, and olfactory function is CN I; motor to mastication is CN V3.

Cranial nerve VII is a mixed nerve with motor to the muscles of facial expression and special sensory (taste) from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue via the chorda tympani. Saying it provides sensory to the anterior tongue and motor to facial expression matches this combination of functions. The posterior tongue taste is CN IX, visual function is CN II, and olfactory function is CN I; motor to mastication is CN V3.

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