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Nervous System · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 59 of 66

Nervous System: Which cranial nerve controls facial expressions?

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Nervous System
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General Studies
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Which cranial nerve controls facial expressions?

TopicNervous System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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The facial nerve (VII) innervates the muscles of facial expression, lacrimal and salivary glands, and conveys taste from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

Final Answer: Option B - Facial (VII)
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