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Q · Nervous Systemmedium · 45s
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)